US Bridges

Monroe Road over Nottoway River

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.68 to 687 / 1.68 to 672 · Structure no. 000000000025627

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
838 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
616
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Road over Nottoway River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe Road over Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 616 vehicles a day, projected to reach 763 by 2045. The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMonroe Road
CrossesNottoway River
Location1.68 to 687 / 1.68 to 672
RouteCounty Highway 684
Coordinates36.61587, -76.99821
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length838 ft (255.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2022)
Projected traffic763 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Monroe Road over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Road over Nottoway River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Monroe Road over Nottoway River carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Monroe Road over Nottoway River?

The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Road over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.