US Bridges

Old Nottoway Road over NS Railway

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .02 FR 625 & .04 to 683 · Structure no. 000000000012818

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,904
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Nottoway Road over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Nottoway Road over NS Railway in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 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 3,904 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,686 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Nottoway Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location.02 FR 625 & .04 to 683
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13321, -78.07999
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,904 (2022)
Projected traffic4,686 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Nottoway Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Old Nottoway Road over NS Railway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Nottoway Road over NS Railway carry?

About 3,904 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Nottoway Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Nottoway Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.