US Bridges

Meherrin Road over Overflow Nottoway River

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.60 Mi. to Int. Rte. 58 · Structure no. 000000000017728

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,665
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meherrin Road over Overflow Nottoway River is a other culvert carrying Meherrin Road over Overflow Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,665 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,086 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMeherrin Road
CrossesOverflow Nottoway River
Location1.60 Mi. to Int. Rte. 58
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71516, -77.079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,665 (2022)
Projected traffic4,086 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Overflow Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meherrin Road over Overflow Nottoway River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Meherrin Road over Overflow Nottoway River carry?

About 3,665 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meherrin Road over Overflow Nottoway River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Meherrin Road over Overflow Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.