US Bridges

Dobbins Road over Nottoway River

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .73 FR 615 & 00 Nottow CO · Structure no. 000000000011614

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dobbins Road over Nottoway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dobbins Road over Nottoway River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 412 by 2045. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDobbins Road
CrossesNottoway River
Location.73 FR 615 & 00 Nottow CO
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01749, -78.02822
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2016)
Projected traffic412 by 2045
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$201 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dobbins Road over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dobbins 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 Dobbins Road over Nottoway River carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Dobbins Road over Nottoway River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dobbins Road over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.