US Bridges

Meherrin Road over Nottoway River

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.08 MI FR Wcl Courtland · Structure no. 000000000029902

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
902 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,665
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meherrin Road over Nottoway River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meherrin Road over Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,665 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,086 by 2045. The structure is 902 ft (275 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMeherrin Road
CrossesNottoway River
Location0.08 MI FR Wcl Courtland
RouteU.S. Route 35
Coordinates36.71644, -77.07383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length902 ft (275 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,665 (2022)
Projected traffic4,086 by 2045
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meherrin Road over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meherrin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Meherrin Road over Nottoway River carry?

About 3,665 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meherrin Road over Nottoway River?

The structure is 902 ft (275 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Meherrin Road over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.