US Bridges

North Lodore Road over Nibbs Creek

FairPosted for load

Amelia County, Virginia · 1.05 FR 661 & 0.80 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000001267

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lodore Road over Nibbs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Lodore Road over Nibbs Creek in Amelia 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 273 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Lodore Road
CrossesNibbs Creek
Location1.05 FR 661 & 0.80 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39827, -77.95457
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2018)
Projected traffic273 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Lodore Road over Nibbs Creek built?

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

What condition is North Lodore Road over Nibbs Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does North Lodore Road over Nibbs Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is North Lodore Road over Nibbs Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns North Lodore Road over Nibbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.