US Bridges

Wild Wood Road over North Meherrin River

FairPosted for load

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .6 FR 628 & 2. to 685 · Structure no. 000000000011671

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wild Wood Road over North Meherrin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wild Wood Road over North Meherrin River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWild Wood Road
CrossesNorth Meherrin River
Location.6 FR 628 & 2. to 685
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05143, -78.42137
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2019)
Projected traffic126 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$152 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wild Wood Road over North Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wild Wood 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wild Wood Road over North Meherrin River carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wild Wood Road over North Meherrin River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Wild Wood Road over North Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.