US Bridges

County Line Road over North Meherrin River

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.31 FR 687 & .9 to 685 · Structure no. 000000000011615

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over North Meherrin River is a concrete culvert carrying County Line Road over North Meherrin River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesNorth Meherrin River
Location1.31 FR 687 & .9 to 685
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04507, -78.40238
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2019)
Projected traffic133 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$68 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over North Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road over North Meherrin 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Line Road over North Meherrin River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Line Road over North Meherrin River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Line Road over North Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.