US Bridges

S Carpenter DR over CSX Railway

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Covington city, Virginia · 1.08 to 60 & 1.30 to Cl · Structure no. 000000000020151

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,448
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Carpenter DR over CSX Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Carpenter DR over CSX Railway in Covington city, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,448 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,061 by 2045. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Carpenter DR
CrossesCSX Railway
Location1.08 to 60 & 1.30 to Cl
RouteState Highway 18
CountyCovington city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.76208, -79.98952
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,448 (2022)
Projected traffic5,061 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Carpenter DR over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Carpenter DR over CSX Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S Carpenter DR over CSX Railway carry?

About 4,448 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Carpenter DR over CSX Railway?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S Carpenter DR over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.