US Bridges

Storys Station RD over Nottoway Swamp

GoodPosted for load

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.75 MI to Int RTE 643 · Structure no. 000000000017775

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Storys Station RD over Nottoway Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Storys Station RD over Nottoway Swamp in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 359 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStorys Station RD
CrossesNottoway Swamp
Location0.75 MI to Int RTE 643
RouteCounty Highway 611
Coordinates36.72293, -76.99495
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2018)
Projected traffic359 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Storys Station RD over Nottoway Swamp built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Storys Station RD over Nottoway Swamp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Storys Station RD over Nottoway Swamp carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Storys Station RD over Nottoway Swamp?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Storys Station RD over Nottoway Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.