US Bridges

Mcgehee Road over East Fork Roanoke Creek

FairPosted for load

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.70 to 653 - 1.00 to 654 · Structure no. 000000000004933

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgehee Road over East Fork Roanoke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcgehee Road over East Fork Roanoke Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMcgehee Road
CrossesEast Fork Roanoke Creek
Location0.70 to 653 - 1.00 to 654
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07831, -78.53463
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2018)
Projected traffic84 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgehee Road over East Fork Roanoke Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcgehee Road over East Fork Roanoke 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mcgehee Road over East Fork Roanoke Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Mcgehee Road over East Fork Roanoke Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgehee Road over East Fork Roanoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.