US Bridges

Burkeville Road over Nottoway River

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .88 FR 626 & .0NOTOWAY CO · Structure no. 000000000011689

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
255 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,799
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkeville Road over Nottoway River is a concrete tee beam carrying Burkeville Road over Nottoway River in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 1,799 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,423 by 2045. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkeville Road
CrossesNottoway River
Location.88 FR 626 & .0NOTOWAY CO
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07773, -78.19733
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,799 (2022)
Projected traffic2,423 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$119 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burkeville Road over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkeville Road over Nottoway 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 Burkeville Road over Nottoway River carry?

About 1,799 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Burkeville Road over Nottoway River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Burkeville Road over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.