US Bridges

Hungary Town Road over Little Nottoway River

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · .3 FR 601 & 1.3 to 658 · Structure no. 000000000012877

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hungary Town Road over Little Nottoway River is a concrete tee beam carrying Hungary Town Road over Little Nottoway River in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2045. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesHungary Town Road
CrossesLittle Nottoway River
Location.3 FR 601 & 1.3 to 658
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06288, -78.0507
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2022)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$279 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hungary Town Road over Little Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hungary Town 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hungary Town Road over Little Nottoway River carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hungary Town Road over Little Nottoway River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hungary Town Road over Little Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.