US Bridges

Craig Mill Road over Meherrin River

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0000MECKBG CO0000LUNEBG C · Structure no. 000000000011631

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig Mill Road over Meherrin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craig Mill Road over Meherrin River in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2045. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCraig Mill Road
CrossesMeherrin River
Location0000MECKBG CO0000LUNEBG C
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78675, -78.11737
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2022)
Projected traffic631 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$647 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craig Mill Road over Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig Mill Road over Meherrin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Craig Mill Road over Meherrin River carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Craig Mill Road over Meherrin River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Craig Mill Road over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.