US Bridges

Pleasant Shade Dr. over Maclins Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 3.16 FR Brunswick Cty. · Structure no. 000000000009034

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,043
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Shade Dr. over Maclins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Shade Dr. over Maclins Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,043 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,364 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Shade Dr.
CrossesMaclins Creek
Location3.16 FR Brunswick Cty.
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73176, -77.60889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,043 (2022)
Projected traffic7,364 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Pleasant Shade Dr. over Maclins Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Shade Dr. over Maclins 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Shade Dr. over Maclins Creek carry?

About 5,043 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Shade Dr. over Maclins Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pleasant Shade Dr. over Maclins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.