US Bridges

Robinson Ferry RD over Meherrin River

PoorPosted for load

Brunswick County, Virginia · .91 FR 623 & .5 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000003706

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Ferry RD over Meherrin River is a concrete tee beam carrying Robinson Ferry RD over Meherrin River in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 752 by 2045. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRobinson Ferry RD
CrossesMeherrin River
Location.91 FR 623 & .5 to 58
RouteCounty Highway 644
Coordinates36.71777, -77.92482
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2022)
Projected traffic752 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Robinson Ferry RD over Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Ferry RD over Meherrin River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Robinson Ferry RD over Meherrin River carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Robinson Ferry RD over Meherrin River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Ferry RD over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.