US Bridges

Sussex Drive over Trib Nottoway River

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.40 MI FR Route 640 · Structure no. 000000000024118

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,375
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Drive over Trib Nottoway River is a steel culvert carrying Sussex Drive over Trib Nottoway River in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6 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 2,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,648 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSussex Drive
CrossesTrib Nottoway River
Location0.40 MI FR Route 640
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates36.93843, -77.37461
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,375 (2022)
Projected traffic2,648 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Sussex Drive over Trib Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sussex Drive over Trib 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sussex Drive over Trib Nottoway River carry?

About 2,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sussex Drive over Trib Nottoway River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Sussex Drive over Trib Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.