Bethel Road over NS Railway
Charlotte County, Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Bethel Road over NS Railway in Charlotte County, Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 183 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 57 of the 99 inventoried bridges in Charlotte County rated fair (57.6%); 3 (3.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 159 ft |
| Location | 0.06-Rt 711 / 0.29-Rt 747 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000004889 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Charlotte County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 15/360 Bus. over Routes 15 & 360 Byp. | 1965 | 4,667 | Good |
| Kings Highway over Berles Creek | 1967 | 3,380 | Fair |
| Lunenburg Hwy. over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass | 1965 | 3,193 | Fair |
| G.Washington Hwy. over Roanoke Creek | 1931 | 2,899 | Fair |
| Patrick Henry Hwy over Ward Fork Creek | 1983 | 2,588 | Fair |
| Kings Highway EBL over Staunton River | 1969 | 2,579 | Fair |
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