US Bridges

Tour Road over Norfolk and Petersburg R

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 2.5 Miles South of Visito · Structure no. 4770001P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Tour Road over Norfolk and Petersburg R is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tour Road over Norfolk and Petersburg R in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTour Road
CrossesNorfolk and Petersburg R
Location2.5 Miles South of Visito
RouteFederal Lands Road 500
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21694, -77.37281
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2023)
Projected traffic756 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tour Road over Norfolk and Petersburg R built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tour Road over Norfolk and Petersburg R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Tour Road over Norfolk and Petersburg R carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tour Road over Norfolk and Petersburg R?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tour Road over Norfolk and Petersburg R?

It is owned by the National Park Service.