US Bridges

Cargillis Creek RD over Mccargo Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 3.75 to 608 - 0.70 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000004909

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cargillis Creek RD over Mccargo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cargillis Creek RD over Mccargo Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCargillis Creek RD
CrossesMccargo Creek
Location3.75 to 608 - 0.70 to 640
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73857, -78.65439
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2018)
Projected traffic131 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cargillis Creek RD over Mccargo Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cargillis Creek RD over Mccargo Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cargillis Creek RD over Mccargo Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cargillis Creek RD over Mccargo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Cargillis Creek RD over Mccargo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.