US Bridges

Christanna Hwy. over Nottoway Rv (spillway)

PoorClosed to traffic

Brunswick County, Virginia · 0.0 Brunsw CO 0.0 Nottw C · Structure no. 000000000003583

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
433 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,392
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christanna Hwy. over Nottoway Rv (spillway) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christanna Hwy. over Nottoway Rv (spillway) in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 83 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,888 by 2045. The structure is 433 ft (132.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesChristanna Hwy.
CrossesNottoway Rv (spillway)
Location0.0 Brunsw CO 0.0 Nottw C
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98901, -77.96319
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length433 ft (132.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2022)
Projected traffic1,888 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$169.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Christanna Hwy. over Nottoway Rv (spillway) built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Christanna Hwy. over Nottoway Rv (spillway) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Christanna Hwy. over Nottoway Rv (spillway) carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Christanna Hwy. over Nottoway Rv (spillway)?

The structure is 433 ft (132.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Christanna Hwy. over Nottoway Rv (spillway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.