US Bridges

Kenbridge Road over Nottoway River

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · 00LUNENB CO 00NOTTOW CO · Structure no. 000000000024645

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenbridge Road over Nottoway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenbridge Road over Nottoway River in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesKenbridge Road
CrossesNottoway River
Location00LUNENB CO 00NOTTOW CO
RouteState Highway 40
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01147, -78.0697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenbridge Road over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenbridge Road over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kenbridge Road over Nottoway River carry?

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

How long is Kenbridge Road over Nottoway River?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Kenbridge Road over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.