US Bridges

General Thomas HWY over Branch Nottoway River

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.30 Mile to Int. RTE 734 · Structure no. 000000000031466

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,424
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

General Thomas HWY over Branch Nottoway River is a concrete culvert carrying General Thomas HWY over Branch Nottoway River in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesGeneral Thomas HWY
CrossesBranch Nottoway River
Location0.30 Mile to Int. RTE 734
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64612, -77.02393
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed18 mi (29 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$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was General Thomas HWY over Branch Nottoway River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is General Thomas HWY over Branch 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 Branch Nottoway River carry?

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

How long is General Thomas HWY over Branch Nottoway River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns General Thomas HWY over Branch Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.