US Bridges

Harpers Bridge RD over Nottoway River

FairPosted for load

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.0 FR Brunswick Cl · Structure no. 000000000006024

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harpers Bridge RD over Nottoway River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Harpers Bridge RD over Nottoway River in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHarpers Bridge RD
CrossesNottoway River
Location0.0 FR Brunswick Cl
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98319, -77.79987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2022)
Projected traffic216 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$85 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harpers Bridge RD over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harpers Bridge RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harpers Bridge RD over Nottoway River carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harpers Bridge RD over Nottoway River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Harpers Bridge RD over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.