Hugo Road over Overflow Meherrin River
FairSouthampton County, Virginia · 0.63 Mi. to N.C. Line · Structure no. 000000000017752
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,008
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hugo Road over Overflow Meherrin River is a concrete tee beam carrying Hugo Road over Overflow Meherrin River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 88 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 6 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hugo Road over Overflow Meherrin River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Hugo Road over Overflow 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Hugo Road over Overflow Meherrin River carry?
About 1,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hugo Road over Overflow Meherrin River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Hugo Road over Overflow Meherrin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.