US Bridges

Lees Mill Road over Middle Meherrin River

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .6 FR 694 & 1.9 to 744 · Structure no. 000000000030027

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Mill Road over Middle Meherrin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lees Mill Road over Middle 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLees Mill Road
CrossesMiddle Meherrin River
Location.6 FR 694 & 1.9 to 744
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9121, -78.3977
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2019)
Projected traffic31 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lees Mill Road over Middle Meherrin River built?

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

What condition is Lees Mill Road over Middle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lees Mill Road over Middle Meherrin River carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lees Mill Road over Middle Meherrin River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lees Mill Road over Middle Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.