US Bridges

Nbl Temple Avenue over Appomattox River

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · .0 Pr Geo CO & .0 Ches CO · Structure no. 000000000014059

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,015 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,267
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Temple Avenue over Appomattox River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Temple Avenue over Appomattox River in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 16,267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,751 by 2042. The structure is 1,015 ft (309.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Temple Avenue
CrossesAppomattox River
Location.0 Pr Geo CO & .0 Ches CO
RouteState Highway 144
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2527, -77.37676
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,015 ft (309.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,267 (2022)
Projected traffic23,751 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Temple Avenue over Appomattox River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Temple Avenue over Appomattox 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Temple Avenue over Appomattox River carry?

About 16,267 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl Temple Avenue over Appomattox River?

The structure is 1,015 ft (309.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Temple Avenue over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.