US Bridges

Pine Tree Road over Black Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.53 to 602-0.07 to Meck · Structure no. 000000000030065

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Tree Road over Black Creek is a concrete frame carrying Pine Tree Road over Black Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Tree Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.53 to 602-0.07 to Meck
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81365, -78.55615
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2018)
Projected traffic179 by 2042
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 Pine Tree Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Tree Road over Black Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Tree Road over Black Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Pine Tree Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Tree Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.