Artrip Road over NS Railway
PoorPosted for loadRussell County, Virginia · 1.65-RT 708; 1.35-RT 663 · Structure no. 000000000016482
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 88 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Artrip Road over NS Railway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Artrip Road over NS Railway in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Artrip Road over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Artrip Road over NS Railway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Artrip Road over NS Railway carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Artrip Road over NS Railway?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Artrip Road over NS Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.