Carys Bridge Road over Nottoway River
FairSouthampton County, Virginia · 3.00 Mi. to Int. Rte. 719 · Structure no. 000000000017841
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 244
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carys Bridge Road over Nottoway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carys Bridge Road over Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Carys Bridge Road over Nottoway River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carys Bridge Road over 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 Nottoway River carry?
About 244 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Carys Bridge Road over Nottoway River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Carys Bridge Road over Nottoway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.