US Bridges

Wallaces Bridge RD over North Meherrin River

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.50 FR 622 & 1.30 to 658 · Structure no. 000000000028720

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallaces Bridge RD over North Meherrin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wallaces Bridge RD over North Meherrin River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWallaces Bridge RD
CrossesNorth Meherrin River
Location1.50 FR 622 & 1.30 to 658
RouteCounty Highway 712
Coordinates36.87943, -78.30176
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2016)
Projected traffic116 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallaces Bridge RD over North Meherrin River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallaces Bridge RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wallaces Bridge RD over North Meherrin River carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Wallaces Bridge RD over North Meherrin River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wallaces Bridge RD over North Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.