US Bridges

Dix Road over Branch of Meherrin River

PoorPosted for load

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .4 FR 620 & .10 Brunsw C · Structure no. 000000000011602

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dix Road over Branch of Meherrin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dix Road over Branch of Meherrin River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDix Road
CrossesBranch of Meherrin River
Location.4 FR 620 & .10 Brunsw C
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79126, -78.02876
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$626 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dix Road over Branch of Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dix Road over Branch of Meherrin River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dix Road over Branch of Meherrin River carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dix Road over Branch of Meherrin River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dix Road over Branch of Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.