US Bridges

Carys Bridge Road over Overflow Nottoway River

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.00 Mile to Int. RTE.609 · Structure no. 000000000017839

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carys Bridge Road over Overflow Nottoway River is a steel culvert carrying Carys Bridge Road over Overflow Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 257 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCarys Bridge Road
CrossesOverflow Nottoway River
Location1.00 Mile to Int. RTE.609
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77602, -77.16151
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2022)
Projected traffic257 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Carys Bridge Road over Overflow Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carys Bridge Road over Overflow Nottoway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Carys Bridge Road over Overflow Nottoway River carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Carys Bridge Road over Overflow Nottoway River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Carys Bridge Road over Overflow Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.