US Bridges

Hobbs Mill Road over Namozine Creek

Good

Nottoway County, Virginia · 1.77 FR 639 & 00 Dinwid C · Structure no. 000000000012892

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbs Mill Road over Namozine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hobbs Mill Road over Namozine Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 63 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHobbs Mill Road
CrossesNamozine Creek
Location1.77 FR 639 & 00 Dinwid C
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16422, -77.85558
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2017)
Projected traffic131 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$94 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbs Mill Road over Namozine Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Hobbs Mill Road over Namozine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Hobbs Mill Road over Namozine Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Hobbs Mill Road over Namozine Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbs Mill Road over Namozine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.