US Bridges

Hugo Road over Meherrin River

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.00 Mi. to N. C. State L · Structure no. 000000000017754

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
636 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hugo Road over Meherrin River is a concrete tee beam carrying Hugo Road over Meherrin River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2042. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesHugo Road
CrossesMeherrin River
Location0.00 Mi. to N. C. State L
RouteState Highway 186
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.54602, -77.29701
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2022)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$196 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hugo Road over Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hugo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hugo Road over Meherrin River carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hugo Road over Meherrin River?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hugo Road over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.