US Bridges

W.Courthouse Rd. over Little Nottoway River

FairPosted for load

Nottoway County, Virginia · .96 FR 655 & .69 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000012875

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Courthouse Rd. over Little Nottoway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.Courthouse Rd. over Little Nottoway River in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 747 by 2045. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Courthouse Rd.
CrossesLittle Nottoway River
Location.96 FR 655 & .69 to 460
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11936, -78.08112
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic747 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$610 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.Courthouse Rd. over Little Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.Courthouse Rd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W.Courthouse Rd. over Little Nottoway River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W.Courthouse Rd. over Little Nottoway River?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W.Courthouse Rd. over Little Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.