US Bridges

Hickford Avenue over Meherrin River

Fair

Emporia city, Virginia · 0.19TILLAR ST0.05CENTER S · Structure no. 000000000020220

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,919
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickford Avenue over Meherrin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hickford Avenue over Meherrin River in Emporia city, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,919 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,365 by 2045. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHickford Avenue
CrossesMeherrin River
Location0.19TILLAR ST0.05CENTER S
RouteCity Street 692
CountyEmporia city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68494, -77.53761
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,919 (2022)
Projected traffic3,365 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hickford Avenue over Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickford Avenue over Meherrin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hickford Avenue over Meherrin River carry?

About 2,919 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hickford Avenue over Meherrin River?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hickford Avenue over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.