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US 121
From:  Ft. Chiswell (Wythe County)
To:  Near Max Meadows (Wythe County)
Total Length:  2 miles  
ROUTE LOG
I-77, I-81 (exit 80), US 11, US 52: 0 - 0
SR 1006: 2 - 2
 Creation:  Appeared as a US highway extension route in July 1933, when US 121 still roamed the earth.  Appeared in its current form and was previously VA 15 #2.  This is the 4th VA 121.
Adjustments:  None
Posting:  Fully posted
Comment:  Drove this route in October 2001. Not much to it. Strangely it becomes SR 1006 for a couple blocks before reaching SR 610. Incidentally, SR 610 west to Wytheville is a good route that probably could be upgraded to VA 121.
Chris E. notes this is one of the few current US extensions that does not touch its parent (VA 311 also now falls in this category). 		VA 121 - 1941/42
Previous VA 121's: VA 121 #1:  Appeared in 1923, running from VA 12 (curr US 58 Bus) Franklin south to then-NC 485 (curr US 258). This was renumbered as part of extended original VA 108 between 1924-27. It later became US 117 and US 158. Today it is part of US 258.
VA 121 #2:  Appears on the 1928 VDOT map (see scan), running from VA 12 (curr VA 94-274 jct) north to Fries. In 1929 this was renumbered as VA 116. Today it is part of VA 94.
VA 121 #3:  Appeared in 1929, mostly as a newly numbered route, but did replace some of original VA 114. Ran from 5 miles west of Pound to WV line east of Stacy. This was renumbered as VA 59 in July 1933. Today it is all VA 83 except for SR 671 west of Pound and VA 63 between Fremont and Haysi. 		VA 121 #2 (1928)
From:  Rocky Mount, Franklin County
To:  Big Island, Bedford County
Total Length:  54 miles  
Business route:  Bedford (since 1999)
ROUTE LOG
VA 40: 0 - 0
VA 116: 7 - 7
BD-FR LINE: 11 - 18
VA 24: 8 - 26
BED-BD LINE: 7 - 33
US 221 SB, US 460 WB, VA 122 Bus: 1 - 34
US 460 EB, US 460 Bus BEGIN: 1.5 - 35.5
US 460 Bus WB: 0.5 - 36
US 221 NB, US 221 Bus, VA 122 Bus: 1 - 37
BD-BED LINE: 1 - 38
US 501: 16 - 54
 Creation:  Appeared in its present form in July 1933 as a replacement for VA 204. This is the 4th VA 122.
Adjustments:  None
Posting:  Fully posted; cutous lasted to at least 1992 in Bedford
Comments:  Serves Booker T. Washington NM and Smith Mountain Lake. Rand McNally implies a VA 122 Bus. in Moneta, but the old route was downgraded to two SR 9xx routes.
Previous VA 122's: VA 122 #1:  Appeared in 1923. Ran from at least VA 12-31 (curr US 1-VA 47 jct) South Hill south to the NC Line. The 1923 map is vague whether VA 122 continued north to VA 31 (curr SR 712) near McKenney. Either way, this VA 122 became VA 31 between 1924-27. Today it is part of US 1.
VA 122 #2:  Appeared between 1924-27 as a renumbering of part of original VA 31. Ran from VA 12 (curr US 58) Edgerton to VA 31 (curr US 1) near McKenney. This was renumbered as VA 402 in 1929. Today it is SR 712.
VA 122 #3:  Appeared in 1929. Ran from VA 107 (curr VA 71) Corbet to VA 121 (curr VA 83) Clintwood. Everything north of Coeburn had been part of original VA 114. This was all renumbered to current VA 72 in July 1933. Today below Dungannon is SR 774.
From:  Woodbridge, Prince William County
To:  DC line at Chain Bridge, Arlington, Arlington County
Total Length:  31 miles  
ROUTE LOG
US 1: 0 - 0
I-95 (exit 160): 0.5 - 0.5
FX-PW LINE: 0.5 - 1
VA 383: 15 - 16
FAX-FX LINE: 0.5 - 16.5
VA 236: 1 - 17.5
US 29, US 50: 1 - 18.5
FX-FAX LINE: 0.25 - 18.75
I-66 (exit 60): 0.25 - 19
VA 243: 2 - 21
VA 7: 3 - 24
I-495 (exit 46): 1 - 25
VA 267: 1 - 26
VA 309: 1 - 27
VA 193: 2 - 29
GEORGE WASHINGTON PKWY: 1 - 30
AR-FX LINE: 0.5 - 30.5
VA 120: 0.5 - 31
DC LINE: 0 - 31
 Creation:  Appeared in 1940-41, as a replacement for VA 9. Ran as it does today. This is the 4thVA 123.
Adjustments:  None
Posting:  Fully posted; error US 123 sign existed briefly at US 1 SB, but has been replaced; VA 738 sign at SR 738.   Old "white border" shields at VA 243 in Vienna.  SR 123 & SR 236 signs at VA 236; in Fairfax. The route number signage in the City of Fairfax is odd in general: normal-sized direction and arrow markers with smaller-than-usual shields.  These destinctive assemblies are used all over the city.
In May 2004, Dan F reports an interesting posting from VA 383:

I was on University Dr. (VA 383) in Fairfax approaching VA 123 and there was a small sign, presumably posted by George Mason University that had trailblazers for I-66 and I-495 as well as a VA 123N shield and a VA 123S shield (which denoted north and south). All the shields looked normal and used Federal Highway fonts, though they were white-on-maroon (maroon or green) to match the GMU sign.


This is the only example I've heard of where non-standard colors were used on route shields in Virginia.
In summer 2002 I spotted a circle 123 sign on SR 610 NB.
The last VA 123 cutout I knew of, at SR 645 EB Burke Lake, was replaced about 2000. Fairfax cutouts made it as far as least 1969.
Comment:  This is a mostly urban route now.  In a move that makes no sense, VA 123 goes to DC instead of VA 120. You turn left at VA 120 to do this. Was this stub VA 9Y in the late 30's?

Previous VA 123's: VA 123 #1: Appeared in 1923. Ran from VA 12 (curr US 58) Mouth of Wilson south to then-NC 68 (curr NC 16). This was renumbered as VA 129 in 1929.
VA 123 #2: Appeared in 1929 as a renumbering of original VA 113. Ran from VA 11 (VA 63-270 jct) St. Paul to VA 121 (curr VA 83) Fremont, with a small break in between. VA 123 was extended over what was VA 124 to 6 miles west of Dungannon in 1932. This was renumbered to VA 63 and VA 66 (curr VA 65) in July 1933.
VA 123 #3: Appeared in July 1933 as a renumbering of VA 217. Ran from VA 114 to Catawba Sanatorium. This was renumbered to current VA 320 in 1940-41.
From:  Arlington, Arlington County
To:  Spout Run Parkway, Arlington County
Total Length:  <1 mile  
ROUTE LOG
US 29: 0 - 0
SPOUT RUN PKWY: 0.25 - 0.25
 Creation:  Appeared as a newly numbered route between 1954-56. Ran as it does today. This is the 5th! VA 124.
Adjustments:  None
Posting:  Fully posted at US 29 only
Comment:  VA 124 is only three blocks long and links US 29 to Spout Run Parkway (entrance to George Washington Parkway)
Previous VA 124's: VA 124 #1: Appears around 1924 as a new state highway. Originally ran as a stub north off VA 12 (curr VA 92) Chase City. In Feb. 1925, VA 124 was extended north out to 11 miles from Chase City. In May 1926, VA 124 was extended north again to VA 323 (curr VA 40) Lunenburg. VA 124 was replaced by an extended original VA 201 by 1928. Today VA 124 is part of VA 49.
VA 124 #2: Appeared in 1929 as a newly numbered route. Ran from VA 11 (US 58 ALT) Castlewood west for 4 miles. In 1930-31, VA 124 west was extended to 6 miles west of Dungannon. All of VA 124 was replaced by an extended VA 123 in 1932. Today it is part of VA 65.
VA 124 #3: Appeared in July 1933. Ran from VA 8 (curr US 460) Rich Creek to then-WV 24 at Peterstown, WV. This was a replacement for VA 216. This VA 124 was eliminated by an extended US 219 in 1938.
VA 124 #4: Appeared in 1938 as a replacement for VA 219, which was a short stub off VA 30 just west of West Point. This was downgraded to SR 635 between 1942-44.
From:  Chuckatuck (City of Suffolk)
To:  Driver (City of Suffolk)
Total Length:  6 miles  
ROUTE LOG
VA 10, VA 32: 0 - 0
VA 337: 6 - 6
 Creation:  Appeared in 1963 or 1964 in its present form. This was not previously numbered except for a sliver of VA 192 #1 near VA 10-32. This is the 4th VA 125.
Adjustments:  None
Posting: Fully posted
Comments: This is the Kings Highway.  The Nanesmond River Bridge is very old and narrow, and is now closed to all traffic due to its very deteriorated condition.  Neither VDOT nor Suffolk have the funds to repair or replace the bridge (estimated at close to $1 million for current repairs, and near $50 million for a replacement).  Unless one has to go from Chuckatuck to Driver and no further, detouring around using Crittenden Rd (old VA 192, now SR 628) and US 17 isn't a huge deal.  Indeed, an "official" detour is posted using SR 628, US 17, and SR 627.
Previous VA 125's: VA 125 #1: Appeared between 1924-28 as a newly numbered route. Ran from VA 12 (curr VA 91) Lodi to VA 10 (curr US 11) Meadowview. This was renumbered as part of VA 112 in 1929. See the scan at right.
VA 125 #2: Appeared in 1929 running from US 19 Rosedale to 4 miles past Council. This had been original VA 118. In 1930-31 VA 125 became a 2-piece route, adding a piece from VA 121 (curr VA 83) Haysi to 3 miles SW (previously unnumbered). Both pieces became part of an extended VA 111 in 1932. Today it is part of VA 80.
VA 125 #3: Appeared in July 1933 as a renumbering of VA 300 #1. Ran from US 29 to US 58 (curr VA 51) in the Danville area. Around 1941, the southernmost mile became part of US 29 ALT (curr US 29 Bus). Between 1954-56, the rest was decommissioned to an unnumbered route. 		VA 125 #1 (1928)
From:  Onancock (Accomac County)
To:  Tasley (Accomac County)
Total Length:  2 miles  
ROUTE LOG
VA 179: 0 - 0
US 13 Bus, VA 316: 2 - 2
 Creation:  Appeared in 1993 or 1994, replacing the northern section of VA 178. This is the 4th VA 126.
Adjustments:  None
Posting:  Fully posted
Comments:  Appears to merge with VA 316 on the VDOT map, but actually both routes intersect US 13 BUS at Tasley.
There's been some talk of putting in a roundabout at the US 13 BUS/VA 316/VA 126 intersection, due to a series of accidents in the early 2000's.
Previous VA 126's: VA 126 #1: Appeared in 1929 as a replacement for VA 111 #1. Ran from US 19 Claypool Hill to VA 121 (curr VA 83) Grundy. This was renumbered as VA 83 in July 1933. Today it is part of US 460.
VA 126 #2: Appeared in July 1933 as a 2-piece route: 1. US 501 Volens to VA 40 Cody. This was a replacement for VA 303. 2. US 501 Gladys south to Long Island. This piece was not previously numbered. Piece 1 was downgraded to SR 761 between 1942-44. Piece 2 was truncated to run from US 501 Gladys south to SR 699, leaving behind SR 761 between 1942-44. This remnant of VA 126 became part of SR 603 between 1945-47.
VA 126 #3: Appeared between 1948-50. Ran from US 460 (curr US 221) to VA 297 (curr US 460 Bus) on Graves Mill Road. This had been part of VA 128 previously. In 1966 VA 126 was extended east to US 29 ALT (curr US 29 Bus), over what was part of VA 297. VA 126 was removed in 1977 - the part in Campbell County became SR 1425, the Fort Ave part became US 460 Bus, the part in between is simply Graves Mill Rd.
From:  Cross Junction (Frederick County)
To:  WV State Line, Frederick County (continues as WV 127 to WV 29)
Total Length:  3 miles (VA 127 + WV 127 = 9 miles)   
ROUTE LOG
US 522: 0 - 0
WV STATE LINE: 3 - 3
 Creation:  This appeared in 1965, replacing SR 698. This is the 3rd VA 127.
Adjustments:  None
Posting:  Fully posted. Mileage sign gives distance to Cumberland, MD (a short cut I have used), but this requires two state line crossings and the route goes VA 127-WV 127-WV 29-WV 9-MD 51. Good luck with that.
Comment:  Street Atlas shows a segment running on the state line, but this is not actually the case.
Previous VA 127's: VA 127 #1: Appeared in 1929, running from US 19 Tazewell east to the Bland County Line. This was a newly numbered route. In 1932, this was extended west to VA 112 (curr VA 16) north of Tazewell. This eliminated VA 137. VA 127 was renumbered as VA 61 in July 1933.
VA 127 #2: Appeared in July 1933 as a renumbering of the vertical half of original VA 43. Ran from VA 24 Evington to US 460 (curr US 221) Forest. VA 127 was downgraded to current SR 811 between 1948-50.
From:  City of Lynchburg
To:  City of Lynchburg
Total Length:  4 miles  
ROUTE LOG
VA 163: 0 - 0
US 29 Bus, US 501 NB: 0.5 - 0.5
US 501 SB: 0.5 - 1
US 460 Bus, US 501 Bus: 3 - 4
 Creation:  Appeared in July 1933 as a replacement for VA 319. Ran from US 460 (curr US 221) in the Forest (west of Lynchburg) area to US 460-501 Lynchburg. This is the 2nd VA 128.
Adjustments:  Between 1948-50, VA 128 was truncated on the west end at US 29, its current routing. The truncated segment became VA 126 #3 (current SR 1425 Graves Mill Rd).
Between 1954-56, the east end was extended over US 460-501 and then up 12th St. This replaced the US 29 routing.
VA 128 was truncated back to its current position between 1959-1961.
Posting:  Fully posted
Comment:  Today's VA 128 on Mayflower Ave. is not much different from long ago - narrow and rather twisty. The indented horseshoe curve to get over the RR tracks is an adventure.
Previous VA 128's: VA 128 #1: Appeared in 1929 as a renumbering of VA 117 #2. Ran from Pocahontas to Bluefield College. This was renumbered as VA 85 in July 1933. Today it is VA 102.
From:  South Boston (Halifax County)
To:  near Halifax (Halifax County)
Total Length:  4 miles  
ROUTE LOG
US 501: 0 - 0
VA 34: 0.5 - 0.5
US 501: 3.5 - 4
 Creation:  Appeared in July 1933 in its current position. This had been the mainline US 501. This is the 2nd VA 129.
Adjustments:  None. Check out the 1941 mapscan.
Posting:  Fully posted
Comments:  Four-lane alternate to US 501. 		VA 129
Previous VA 129's: VA 129 #1: Appeared in 1929 as a renumbering of original VA 123. Ran from VA 12 (curr US 58) Mouth of Wilson southeast to the NC line. This was renumbered as VA 93 in July 1933.
From:  Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County
To:  Madison Heights, Amherst County
Total Length:  34 miles  
ROUTE LOG
US 11: 0 - 0
US 501 NB, VA 130Y: 6 - 6
AM-RB LINE: 1 - 7
US 501 SB: 5 - 12
BLUE RIDGE PKWY: 3 - 15
US 29 Bus: 17 - 32
US 29: 2 - 34
 Creation:  Appeared in July 1933. Ran from Pedlar Mills east to US 29 Madison Mills, then east along current VA 210. This replaced both VA 317 and VA 311. This is the 2nd VA 130.
Adjustments:  Between 1945-47, VA 130 was extended west to US 501 over a SR route.
In 1948-49, VA 130 was rerouted at its southern split from US 29 to today's VA 210-US 29 Bus jct. The previous split location (1/2 mile north) became VA 130Y. Today this stub is part of the US 29 Bypass.
In 1953, VA 130 was extended west again to its current end at US 11, replacing VA 249.
The piece east of US 29 was renumbered as VA 210 in 1962.
In 2005, VA 130 was extended east to the future US 29 Madison Height Bypass.
Posting:  Fully posted. Cutout assembly at intersection with old VA 130 at Natural Bridge Station
Comments:  Good scenic route.
In January 2005, Mike Tantillo reported on MTR that the jct with the Madison Heights bypass has VA 130 postings up, but that at current US 29 in Madison Heights VA 130 is still only posted as west of 29  (verified by Froggie as the same case in October 2004). On May 8, 2005 Mapmikey observed the US 29 intersection to have VA 130 posted in both directions.
Previous VA 130's: VA 130 #1:  Appeared in 1929 as a newly numbered route. Ran from VA 12 (curr US 58) Damascus south to the Tenn St Line. This was renumbered to VA 78 in July 1933. Today it is part of VA 91.
Near Glasgow
ROUTE LOG
VA 130: 0 - 0
US 501: 0.1 - 0.1
 Northern leg of triangle with US 501.  Dave doesn't remember this being posted when he went through in 1996, and I saw no posting when I drove by in October 2001 or November 2005. This was probably born in 1953, and may have been VA 249Y before that. This is the 2nd VA 130Y.
Previous VA 130Y's: VA 130Y #1: Appears explicitly on the 1948 and 1949 Official Maps. Formed a triangle with US 29 south of Madison Heights (curr VA 163-VA 210 jct). The 1947 Official Map showed 130Y as part of VA 130. VA 130Y is implied on maps 1950-1953, but not explicitly labeled. In 1954-55, VA 130Y became the northernmost 1/2 mile of the US 29 Bypass (now 29 business) of Lynchburg. Note that the 130Y was on the "wrong" leg of the triangle. VA 130Y #2
VA 130Y in 1949.
From:  Appomattox (Appomattox County)
To:  Appomattox (Appomatttox County)
Total Length:  2 miles  
ROUTE LOG
US 460 Bus: 0 - 0
US 460 Bus: 1 - 1
US 460, VA 24: 1 - 2
 Creation:  Appeared in July 1933. Ran from VA 24, across US 460, VA 26, and back to US 460. This replaced part of VA 306 and all of VA 309. This is the 3rd VA 131.
Adjustments:  VA 131 was extended north to the US 460 Bypass, replacing VA 24, about 1997.
Posting:  Fully posted, but driving east there is an unmarked turn at old VA 26 (curr SR 727).
Comment:  Interesting note: This is not the same Civil War town from your history class.  The original Appomattox is now a ghost town about 4 miles northeast on VA 24.  The town moved to the railroad in the late 1800's.  This was actually a common occurrence in the South. 		VA 131
VA 131 in 1941.
Previous VA 131's: VA 131 #1: Appeared in August 1928 as a replacement for original VA 112 between Lebanon and Hansonville. In 1929, US 19 was routed this way, relegating VA 131 to the scrap heap.
VA 131 #2: Appeared in 1923. Ran from VA 13 (curr US 360) St. Stephens Church southeast to King and Queen CH. It was renumbered as part of VA 29 in 1929. Today it is part of VA 14.
From:  City of Williamsburg
To:  Williamsburg (James City County)
Total Length:  4.5 miles  
ROUTE LOG
VA 199, COLONIAL PKWY: 0 - 0
VA 5 WB: 2 - 2
VA 5 EB: 0.5 - 2.5
VA 132Y: 0.5 - 3
US 60: 0.5 - 3.5
JC-WIL LINE: 0 - 3.5
VA 143: 1 - 4.5
 Creation:  Appeared in 1958. Ran from VA 168 (curr VA 143) south to US 60Z-VA 5-VA 31 (Henry St. at Jamestown Rd.) This had been part of VA 31, and is the 5th VA 132.
Adjustments:  In 1974, VA 132 was extended west along Lafayette St. to US 60, replacing US 60Z.
In 1979, VA 132 was given its current routing, leaving behind VA 162 on Lafayette St. (no number today)
Posting:  Fully posted; VA 132 and other routes are signed with brown-background signboards in central Williamsburg.
Comments:  VA 132 runs directly through the center of town on Henry St.  Features stop signs at pedestrian-only Duke of Gloucester St.
Previous VA 132's: VA 132 #1:  Appeared in 1923, from VA 13 Tobaccoville to VA 20 (curr US 360) Amelia. This was renumbered as part of VA 406 in 1929. Today it is SR 681.
VA 132 #2:  Appeared as new routing in June 1930 (CTB) as new routing, running 0.30 miles from VA 128 (current VA 102) to the Bluefield Airport. VA 132 does not appear on any state maps but is in the 1931 VDOT Route Log. In July 1933 VA 132 may have become part of VA 85 (whose 1933 Route Log description uses the Bluefield Airport), but the 1936 Tazewell County VDOT map shows it as secondary. It appears that today it is the piece of VA 102 that juts north to Stadium Dr just before heading into West Virginia.
VA 132 #3:  Appeared in July 1933 as a short stub off US 460 at Evergreen. This was not previously numbered. VA 132 was downgraded to SR 681 between 1942-44.
How odd two old VA 132's are SR 681's...
VA 132 #4:  Appeared in 1957 as a newly numbered route. Ran from VA 31 (curr VA 132) south to the extended Colonial Parkway. This was renumbered in 1958 to VA 132Y.
VA 132 #1 (1928) VA 132 #2
From:  City of Williamsburg
To:  Colonial Pkwy City of Williamsburg
Total Length:  1/2 mile  
WIL
ROUTE LOG
VA 132: 0 - 0
COLONIAL PKWY: 0.5 - 0.5
 Creation:  VA 132Y appeared in 1958 as a renumbering of VA 132, as a connector from today's VA 132 to Colonial Parkway.
Adjustments:  None
Posting:  Fully posted at VA 132.
Comments:  Provides access to the Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center and Colonial Pkwy.
From:  Kingsville, Prince Edward County
To:  Hampton-Sydney, Prince Edward County
Total Length:  1 mile  
ROUTE LOG
US 15: 0 - 0
SR 604-692: 1 - 1
 Creation:  Appeared in July 1933 as a replacement for VA 305 #1. Ran from US 15 to US 460 Prospect (see scan under VA 134 entry). This is the 3rd VA 133.
Adjustments:  Between 1942-44, VA 133 was rerouted to the way it is today. Doing so eliminated VA 134 #2 and left behind SR's 658 and 626.
Posting:  Fully posted
Comment:  Serves Hampden-Sydney College.
Previous VA 133's: VA 133 #1:  Appeared in 1928, running from VA 13 (curr US 60) Cumberland to VA 10-VA 32 (curr US 15 Bus-460 Bus) Farmville. This replaced what had been the westernmost portion of VA 13 before it was extended to the mountains. This was renumbered as VA 310 in 1929. Today it is part of VA 45.
VA 133 #2:  Appeared in 1930-31. Ran from VA 11 (curr US 23 Bus) east of Appalachia north to Roaring Fork. This was not previously numbered. In July 1933 this became the original VA 69. Today it is SR 603.
From:  City of Hampton
To:  Tabb (York County)
Total Length:  11 miles  
ROUTE LOG
US 60, VA 143: 0 - 0
VA 351: 0.5 - 0.5
I-64 (exit 265): 0.5 - 1
US 258 NB: 1 - 1.5
VA 152: 0.5 - 2
I-64 EB (exit 263), US 258 SB: 0.5 - 2.5
I-64 WB (exit 262): 1 - 3.5
VA 172: 2 - 5.5
YO-HAM LINE: 1 - 6.5
VA 171: 4 - 10.5
US 17: 0.5 - 11
 Creation:  Appeared between 1942-44, as a renumbering of VA 170 north of the James River. Had the same endpoints as today, but ran much more direct over Armistead Blvd. This is the 3rd VA 134.
Adjustments:  VA 134 was rerouted along US 258 and I-64 like today in 1963 or 1964. Armistead Blvd. became part of a longer VA 172 (today it is mostly unnumbered).
Posting:  Fully posted
comments:  North of I-64 used to be a really good shortcut to US 17, but now there must be 10 stoplights in between...
Previous VA 134's: VA 134 #1: Appeared in 1930-31 as a newly numbered route. Ran from VA 107 (curr US 58 ALT) Bolton southwest a few miles. This was renumbered as VA 74 in July 1933. Today it is part of SR 613.
VA 134 #2: Appeared in July 1933. Ran from VA 133 (curr VA 133-SR 658 jct) to Hampden-Sydney. This was not numbered previously. VA 134 was renumbered as part of current VA 133 between 1942-44.
VA 134A: Appears in CTB Minutes between 1961-63 as the designation for Magruder Blvd. VA 134A became VA 134 by 1964. 		VA 134 #2
VA 134 in 1941.
From:  Churchland (City of Suffolk)
To:  Tidewater Comm College (City of Suffolk)
Total Length:  2.5 miles  
ROUTE LOG
US 17: 0 - 0
VA 164: 0.5 - 0.5
I-664 (exit 8): 1.5 - 2
VA 367: 0.5 - 2.5
 Creation:  Appeared between 1954-56 in its current location. This was not previously numbered. It is the 3rd VA 135.
Adjustments:  None
Posting:  Fully posted
Comments:  Originally the end of VA 135 was at Pig Point Ordinance Depot. The college didn't arrive until 1966.
Previous VA 135's: VA 135 #1: Appeared in 1930-31 as a newly numbered route. Ran from US 11 Chilhowie southeast for 3 miles. This was renumbered as the original VA 79 in July 1933. Today it is SR 762 and a hair of VA 107.
VA 135 #2: Appeared in July 1933 as a renumbering of VA 318. Ran from US 360 Green Bay to US 460 west of Rice. This was downdraded to SR 696 between 1945-47.
VA 135Y: Shown in CTB Minutes as being eliminated in May 1943. Was a triangle at the jct of US 360 and VA 135 (curr SR 696) in Green Bay. 		VA 135 - 1941/42
From:  Alberta (Brunswick County)
To:  Alberta (Brunswick County)
Total Length:  1 mile  
ROUTE LOG
US 1: 0 - 0
SR 652: 1 - 1
 Creation:  Appeared between 1954-56 in its current form. This replaced part of current VA 137, and is the 3rd VA 136.
Adjustments:  None
Posting:  Fully posted
Comment:  Not much to say.
Previous VA 136's: VA 136 #1: Appeared in 1930-31. Ran from VA 127 (curr VA 61) Gratton to Burkes Garden. This was not previously numbered. In July 1933 this was renumbered as VA 87. Today it is SR 623.
VA 136 #2: Appeared in July 1933. Ran from curr SR 635-655 jct southeast of Victoria to US 360 Jennings Ordinary. North of Victoria was VA 404, and south of Victoria was VA 403. VA 136 south of VA 40 was downgraded to SR 635 between 1942-44. The rest of VA 136 was renumbered as part of VA 49 between 1948-50.
From:  Danieltown, Brunswick County)
To:  Kenbridge, Lunenburg County
Total Length:  12 miles  
ROUTE LOG
VA 40, BEGIN VA 138: 0 - 0
VA 138 SB: 4 - 4
BR-LU LINE: 4 - 8
VA 46: 4 - 12
 Creation:  Appeared in July 1933. Originally ran from VA 48 (curr VA 40) Blackstone to US 1 Alberta. This replaced VA 423 and was some new routing. This is the 2nd VA 137.
Adjustments:  In 1941, two things happened: 1. VA 137 was rerouted to run from US 1 Alberta to VA 40 in Kenbridge. The original route to Blackstone became part of VA 46. The new routing to Kenbridge was a replacement of part of VA 34 #2. 2. A second and third discontinuous piece was created, from VA 88 (curr SR 619) Purdy to SR 645 Henry, with a small break just west of US 301 Jarratt. Both of these pieces had been parts of VA 32.
Between 1945-47, those 2 additional pieces were downgraded to SR 631 and 608, except it left behind current VA 139.
Between 1954-56, VA 137 was reduced to its current routing (which contains none of its original routing), leaving behind SR 658 and current VA 136.
Posting:  Fully posted
Comment:  This has had a strange history, spawning 2 useless routes in the 130's, plus the westernmost 4 miles are multiplexed with VA 138.
Previous VA 137's: VA 137 #1: Appeared in 1930-31, running from VA 112 (curr VA 61) to US 19 in the Tazewell area. This was not previously numbered. It was overtaken by VA 127 in 1932. Today it is the westernmost 2 miles of VA 61.
From:  near South Hill, Mecklenburg County
To:  Kenbridge, Lunenburg County
Total Length:  17 miles  
ROUTE LOG
US 1: 0 - 0
LU-MK LINE: 3 - 3
VA 137 EB: 10 - 13
VA 40, VA 137 END: 4 - 17
 Creation:  Appeared in July 1933, as a replacement for VA 416 and VA 433. It originally ran from VA 48 (curr VA 40) Kenbridge to South Hill, then east on US 58 to LaCrosse where it proceeded south to Bracey. This is the 2nd VA 138.
Adjustment:  VA 138 south was truncated to its current routing between 1945-47, leaving behind SR 618.
Posting:  Fully posted.
Comment:  Northernmost 4 miles are multiplexed with VA 137.
Previous VA 138's: VA 138 #1:  Appeared in 1930-31 as a short stub above VA 126 (curr US 460 Bus) Richlands. This was renumbered as VA 83 in July 1933. Today it is part of VA 67.
From:  Jarratt, Sussex County
To:  Jarratt, Greensville County
Total Length:  1.5 miles  
ROUTE LOG
US 301: 0 - 0
SR 610: 1.5 - 1.5
 Creation:  Appeared between 1945-47, as a replacement for the eastern piece of VA 137. This is the 3rd VA 139.
Adjustments:  None
Posting:  Fully posted; Cutout in Jarratt made it at least as far as 1976.
Comment:  I have no idea why this has not been extended east to I-95.
Previous VA 139's: VA 139 #1:  Appeared in 1932. Ran from VA 12 (curr US 58) Mouth of Wilson southwest to then-NC 681. This was renumbered as VA 92 in July 1933. Today it is part of VA 16. This is the highest VA 1xx route of the 1929 system that I could find.
VA 139 #2:  Appeared in July 1933, as a newly numbered route. Ran from US 58 Broadnax to the current SR 658-659 jct. This was downgraded to SR 658 between 1942-44.
From:  Exit 14 (Washington County)
To:  Abingdon (Washington County)
Total Length:  1 mile  
ROUTE LOG
I-81 (exit 14), US 58: 0 - 0
VA 372: 0.5 - 0.5
US 11, US 19: 0.5 - 1
 Creation:  Appears on my 1961 Washington County Map, overrunning part of SR 647. This is the 2nd VA 140. Ran as it does today, even though I-81 is shown as a dotted line on the '61 county map.
Adjustments:  None
Posting:  Fully posted
Comments:  Provides easy access from I-81 to the west side of Abingdon. This could easily be US 19 or Green 81, if Virginia were ever so inclined to have a green interstate.
Previous VA 140's: VA 140 #1:  Appeared in July 1933 as a renumbering of VA 402. Ran from US 58 Edgerton to US 1 near Rawlings. This was downgraded to SR 712 between 1948-50.

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