US Bridges

S.R. 40 over Little Nottoway River

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · 0.75 FR 627 & 0.65 to 721 · Structure no. 000000000024401

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 40 over Little Nottoway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 40 over Little Nottoway River in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,452 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,898 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 40
CrossesLittle Nottoway River
Location0.75 FR 627 & 0.65 to 721
RouteState Highway 40
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04052, -78.03507
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,452 (2022)
Projected traffic3,898 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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$161 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 40 over Little Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 40 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 40 over Little Nottoway River carry?

About 3,452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 40 over Little Nottoway River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 40 over Little Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.