Christanna Highway over Meherrin River
GoodBrunswick County, Virginia · 0.29 FR 686 & 1.18 to 715 · Structure no. 000000000027387
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 390 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,854
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Christanna Highway over Meherrin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christanna Highway over Meherrin River in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,854 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2042. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Christanna Highway over Meherrin River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Christanna Highway over Meherrin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Christanna Highway over Meherrin River carry?
About 2,854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Christanna Highway over Meherrin River?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Christanna Highway over Meherrin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.