US Bridges

Jonesboro Road over Nottoway River

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · 0000NOTTOW CO0000BRUNSW C · Structure no. 000000000028213

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonesboro Road over Nottoway River is a steel truss - thru carrying Jonesboro Road over Nottoway River in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2045. The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJonesboro Road
CrossesNottoway River
Location0000NOTTOW CO0000BRUNSW C
RouteCounty Highway 645
Coordinates36.99502, -77.97639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length357 ft (108.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2022)
Projected traffic315 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Jonesboro Road over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonesboro Road over Nottoway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jonesboro Road over Nottoway River carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jonesboro Road over Nottoway River?

The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jonesboro Road over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.