US Bridges

Traffic Road over South Meherrin River

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .46 FR 681 & 0.0 Lunebg C · Structure no. 000000000011979

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traffic Road over South Meherrin River is a concrete tee beam carrying Traffic Road over South Meherrin River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesTraffic Road
CrossesSouth Meherrin River
Location.46 FR 681 & 0.0 Lunebg C
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85028, -78.3521
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2016)
Projected traffic174 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$299.9 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Traffic Road over South Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Traffic Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Traffic Road over South Meherrin River carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Traffic Road over South Meherrin River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Traffic Road over South Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.