US Bridges

Meherrin Road over Bush River

Poor

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.62-RT.732/2.93-RT.632 · Structure no. 000000000013956

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meherrin Road over Bush River is a concrete slab carrying Meherrin Road over Bush River in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2045. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMeherrin Road
CrossesBush River
Location1.62-RT.732/2.93-RT.632
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14752, -78.40633
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2022)
Projected traffic415 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Meherrin Road over Bush River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meherrin Road over Bush River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Meherrin Road over Bush River carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meherrin Road over Bush River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Meherrin Road over Bush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.