Courthouse Road over Nottoway River
FairSussex County, Virginia · 0.25 FR 640/1.30 to SR35 · Structure no. 000000000018332
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Courthouse Road over Nottoway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Road over Nottoway River in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2045. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Courthouse Road over Nottoway River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Courthouse Road over Nottoway River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Nottoway River carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Courthouse Road over Nottoway River?
The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Courthouse Road over Nottoway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.