US Bridges

Little Mill Road over Nottoway River

FairPosted for load

Greensville County, Virginia · 1.23 FR 656/2.12 to 648 · Structure no. 000000000018340

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Mill Road over Nottoway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Mill Road over Nottoway River in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2045. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Mill Road
CrossesNottoway River
Location1.23 FR 656/2.12 to 648
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84762, -77.49299
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2022)
Projected traffic445 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Mill Road over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Mill Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Little Mill Road over Nottoway River carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Mill Road over Nottoway River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Little Mill Road over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.