Low Ground Road over Meherrin River
FairPosted for loadSouthampton County, Virginia · 0.80 Mi.Fr. Int. Rte. 624 · Structure no. 000000000009139
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Low Ground Road over Meherrin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Low Ground Road over Meherrin River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2045. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Low Ground Road over Meherrin River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Low Ground Road over Meherrin 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Low Ground Road over Meherrin River carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Low Ground Road over Meherrin River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Low Ground Road over Meherrin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.