US Bridges

Scotts Crossroads over South Meherrin River

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .58 FR 681 & .0 to Lunenb · Structure no. 000000000030023

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Crossroads over South Meherrin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scotts Crossroads over South Meherrin River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesScotts Crossroads
CrossesSouth Meherrin River
Location.58 FR 681 & .0 to Lunenb
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85914, -78.37783
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Scotts Crossroads over South Meherrin River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotts Crossroads over South 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 Scotts Crossroads over South Meherrin River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Scotts Crossroads over South Meherrin River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Crossroads over South Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.