US Bridges

Meherrin Road over NS Railway

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.04-RT 360/1.19-RT 632 · Structure no. 000000000013955

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
617
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meherrin Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meherrin Road over NS Railway in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMeherrin Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.04-RT 360/1.19-RT 632
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10661, -78.36782
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2022)
Projected traffic705 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meherrin Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meherrin Road over NS Railway 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 Meherrin Road over NS Railway carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meherrin Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Meherrin Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.