US Bridges

U. S. 1 (nbl) over Nottoway River

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .02 - 712 / 0.00 Dinw. C. · Structure no. 000000000025386

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U. S. 1 (nbl) over Nottoway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U. S. 1 (nbl) over Nottoway River in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 98 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU. S. 1 (nbl)
CrossesNottoway River
Location.02 - 712 / 0.00 Dinw. C.
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94537, -77.73356
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2022)
Projected traffic743 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 U. S. 1 (nbl) over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is U. S. 1 (nbl) 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 2024.

How much traffic does U. S. 1 (nbl) over Nottoway River carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U. S. 1 (nbl) over Nottoway River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns U. S. 1 (nbl) over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.