US Bridges

Sutherland Road over Namozine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · Amelia & Dinwiddie Cl · Structure no. 000000000006049

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutherland Road over Namozine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sutherland Road over Namozine Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 404 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSutherland Road
CrossesNamozine Creek
LocationAmelia & Dinwiddie Cl
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates37.25861, -77.6504
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2022)
Projected traffic489 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$109 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sutherland Road over Namozine Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sutherland Road over Namozine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Sutherland Road over Namozine Creek carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sutherland Road over Namozine Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sutherland Road over Namozine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.