US Bridges

Highway One over Roanoke River

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0.89 FR 711 & 0.69 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000025526

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
750 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,499
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highway One over Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highway One over Roanoke River in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,499 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,325 by 2042. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesHighway One
CrossesRoanoke River
Location0.89 FR 711 & 0.69 to 615
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates36.60523, -78.20836
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,499 (2022)
Projected traffic3,325 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highway One over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highway One over Roanoke 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Highway One over Roanoke River carry?

About 2,499 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Highway One over Roanoke River?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Highway One over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.