US Bridges

The Grove Road over Little Nottoway River

FairPosted for load

Nottoway County, Virginia · .01 FR 602 & 1.7 to 460B · Structure no. 000000000012837

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Grove Road over Little Nottoway River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying The Grove Road over Little Nottoway River in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 276 by 2045. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesThe Grove Road
CrossesLittle Nottoway River
Location.01 FR 602 & 1.7 to 460B
RouteCounty Highway 603
Coordinates37.08784, -78.05612
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2017)
Projected traffic276 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$253 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was The Grove Road over Little Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Grove Road over Little 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 The Grove Road over Little Nottoway River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is The Grove Road over Little Nottoway River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns The Grove Road over Little Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.