Traffic Road over M Fork Meherrin River
FairLunenburg County, Virginia · .7 Meckbg CO 1.95 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000011621
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 166
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Traffic Road over M Fork Meherrin River is a concrete tee beam carrying Traffic Road over M Fork Meherrin River 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 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Traffic Road over M Fork Meherrin River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Traffic Road over M Fork 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Traffic Road over M Fork Meherrin River carry?
About 166 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Traffic Road over M Fork Meherrin River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Traffic Road over M Fork Meherrin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.