US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over Tobacco Heritage Trail

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Brunswick County, Virginia · 2.4 FR 58 & .2 to T-1205 · Structure no. 000000000003751

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over Tobacco Heritage Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Grove RD over Tobacco Heritage Trail in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 479 vehicles a day, projected to reach 558 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesTobacco Heritage Trail
Location2.4 FR 58 & .2 to T-1205
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76683, -77.90653
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 20 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2022)
Projected traffic558 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$262 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Grove RD over Tobacco Heritage Trail built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Grove RD over Tobacco Heritage Trail 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pleasant Grove RD over Tobacco Heritage Trail carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over Tobacco Heritage Trail?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over Tobacco Heritage Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.