US Bridges

Orbit Road over Nuby Run

Good

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.80 Miles from Route 600 · Structure no. 000000000029856

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orbit Road over Nuby Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orbit Road over Nuby Run in Isle of Wight 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOrbit Road
CrossesNuby Run
Location0.80 Miles from Route 600
RouteCounty Highway 637
Coordinates36.87723, -76.68267
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2022)
Projected traffic574 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orbit Road over Nuby Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orbit Road over Nuby Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Orbit Road over Nuby Run carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orbit Road over Nuby Run?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Orbit Road over Nuby Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.