US Bridges

South Hill Road over Tobacco Heritage TR

Poor

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .1 to 605 & 1.4 to 138 · Structure no. 000000000011575

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,441
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Hill Road over Tobacco Heritage TR is a concrete tee beam carrying South Hill Road over Tobacco Heritage TR in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 3,441 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,664 by 2045. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Hill Road
CrossesTobacco Heritage TR
Location.1 to 605 & 1.4 to 138
RouteState Highway 137
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94306, -78.09099
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,441 (2022)
Projected traffic3,664 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$515 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Hill Road over Tobacco Heritage TR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Hill Road over Tobacco Heritage TR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Hill Road over Tobacco Heritage TR carry?

About 3,441 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Hill Road over Tobacco Heritage TR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns South Hill Road over Tobacco Heritage TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.