US Bridges

Newcomb Bridge Rd. over South Meherrin River

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0000MECKBG CO0000LUNEBG C · Structure no. 000000000011620

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newcomb Bridge Rd. over South Meherrin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newcomb Bridge Rd. over South Meherrin River in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 464 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNewcomb Bridge Rd.
CrossesSouth Meherrin River
Location0000MECKBG CO0000LUNEBG C
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87196, -78.45852
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2016)
Projected traffic464 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$147.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newcomb Bridge Rd. over South Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newcomb Bridge Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Newcomb Bridge Rd. over South Meherrin River carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Newcomb Bridge Rd. over South Meherrin River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Newcomb Bridge Rd. over South Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.