US Bridges

Dix Drive over Meherrin River

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Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.79 MI FR U.S. RTE 1 · Structure no. 000000000030021

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dix Drive over Meherrin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dix Drive over 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDix Drive
CrossesMeherrin River
Location1.79 MI FR U.S. RTE 1
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78303, -78.04298
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2019)
Projected traffic93 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dix Drive over Meherrin River built?

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

What condition is Dix Drive over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Dix Drive over Meherrin River carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dix Drive over Meherrin River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dix Drive over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.