US Bridges

Paradise Road over Colemans Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.15 to 711 - 0.45 to 718 · Structure no. 000000000009307

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Road over Colemans Creek is a steel culvert carrying Paradise Road over Colemans Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Road
CrossesColemans Creek
Location0.15 to 711 - 0.45 to 718
RouteCounty Highway 707
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57416, -78.94179
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2020)
Projected traffic188 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Paradise Road over Colemans Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Road over Colemans 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Paradise Road over Colemans Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Paradise Road over Colemans Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Paradise Road over Colemans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.