Route 0138 over Meherrin River @
FairMecklenburg County, Virginia · 0000LUNENB CO0000MECKLN C · Structure no. 000000000023089
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 292 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,574
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0138 over Meherrin River @ is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0138 over Meherrin River @ in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,574 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,982 by 2045. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0138 over Meherrin River @ built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 0138 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 0138 over Meherrin River @ carry?
About 3,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 0138 over Meherrin River @?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0138 over Meherrin River @?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.