US Bridges

Bethel Church Road over Nottoway River

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 0000LUNENB CO0000NOTTOW C · Structure no. 000000000011606

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Church Road over Nottoway River is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethel Church Road over Nottoway River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 273 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Church Road
CrossesNottoway River
Location0000LUNENB CO0000NOTTOW C
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11583, -78.23499
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2019)
Projected traffic273 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$176.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Church Road over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Church 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Church Road over Nottoway River carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bethel Church Road over Nottoway River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Church Road over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.