US Bridges

Meherrin Road over Tarrara Creek

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 10.07 MI to Int. Rte. 58 · Structure no. 000000000029862

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,661
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meherrin Road over Tarrara Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meherrin Road over Tarrara Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,661 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,345 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMeherrin Road
CrossesTarrara Creek
Location10.07 MI to Int. Rte. 58
RouteState Highway 35
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58893, -77.20028
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,661 (2022)
Projected traffic5,345 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Meherrin Road over Tarrara Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meherrin Road over Tarrara Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Meherrin Road over Tarrara Creek carry?

About 3,661 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meherrin Road over Tarrara Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Meherrin Road over Tarrara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.