US Bridges

Bridge Road over Meherrin River

FairPosted for load

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 0000MECK CO 0000LUNE CO · Structure no. 000000000011981

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Road over Meherrin River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridge Road over Meherrin River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 798 by 2045. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Road
CrossesMeherrin River
Location0000MECK CO 0000LUNE CO
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80106, -78.16804
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2019)
Projected traffic798 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Road over Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Road over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Road over Meherrin River carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bridge Road over Meherrin River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Road over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.