US Bridges

Western Mill Road over Meherrin River

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.05 FR 675 & 3.3 to 700 · Structure no. 000000000003741

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Mill Road over Meherrin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Mill Road over Meherrin River in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 472 vehicles a day, projected to reach 596 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Mill Road
CrossesMeherrin River
Location1.05 FR 675 & 3.3 to 700
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71361, -77.74996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2022)
Projected traffic596 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$438 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Mill Road over Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Mill Road over Meherrin River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Western Mill Road over Meherrin River carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Western Mill Road over Meherrin River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Western Mill Road over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.