US Bridges

Crymes Road over North Meherrin River

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .2 FR 689 & 1.9 to 681 · Structure no. 000000000011665

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crymes Road over North Meherrin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crymes Road over North Meherrin River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCrymes Road
CrossesNorth Meherrin River
Location.2 FR 689 & 1.9 to 681
RouteCounty Highway 680
Coordinates36.97306, -78.33557
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crymes Road over North Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crymes Road over North Meherrin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Crymes Road over North Meherrin River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Crymes Road over North Meherrin River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Crymes Road over North Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.