US Bridges

General Thomas HWY over Nottoway River

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.05 MI to Int. RTE 650 · Structure no. 000000000029675

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,424
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

General Thomas HWY over Nottoway River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying General Thomas HWY over Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,424 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,795 by 2045. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesGeneral Thomas HWY
CrossesNottoway River
Location0.05 MI to Int. RTE 650
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65247, -77.00372
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,424 (2022)
Projected traffic3,795 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 General Thomas HWY over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is General Thomas HWY 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does General Thomas HWY over Nottoway River carry?

About 3,424 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is General Thomas HWY over Nottoway River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns General Thomas HWY over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.