US Bridges

White Meadow Road over Tarrara Creek

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.65 Mi. to Int. Rte. 667 · Structure no. 000000000017855

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
712
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Meadow Road over Tarrara Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Meadow Road over Tarrara Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 712 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,096 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Meadow Road
CrossesTarrara Creek
Location0.65 Mi. to Int. Rte. 667
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61677, -77.2209
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2018)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$442 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Meadow Road over Tarrara Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Meadow Road over Tarrara Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does White Meadow Road over Tarrara Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is White Meadow Road over Tarrara Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns White Meadow Road over Tarrara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.