Courthouse RD over South Meherrin River
FairLunenburg County, Virginia · 2.57 FR 682/0.0 to Lun Cl · Structure no. 000000000011872
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 919
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Courthouse RD over South Meherrin River is a concrete tee beam carrying Courthouse RD over South Meherrin River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Courthouse RD over South Meherrin River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Courthouse RD over South 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Courthouse RD over South Meherrin River carry?
About 919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Courthouse RD over South Meherrin River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Courthouse RD over South Meherrin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.