US Bridges

Wilson Road over Namozine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Nottoway County, Virginia · Dinw. & Nottoway Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000006064

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road over Namozine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Road over Namozine Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWilson Road
CrossesNamozine Creek
LocationDinw. & Nottoway Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 639
Coordinates37.14726, -77.88019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic142 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$31 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Road over Namozine Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Road over Namozine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Road over Namozine Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Wilson Road over Namozine Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road over Namozine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.