US Bridges

Baskerville Mill over Nottoway River

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · Brunswik & Dinwiddie Line · Structure no. 000000000006021

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baskerville Mill over Nottoway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baskerville Mill over Nottoway River in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2045. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBaskerville Mill
CrossesNottoway River
LocationBrunswik & Dinwiddie Line
RouteCounty Highway 610
Coordinates36.97527, -77.77068
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic184 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Baskerville Mill over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baskerville Mill over Nottoway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Baskerville Mill over Nottoway River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baskerville Mill over Nottoway River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Baskerville Mill over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.