US Bridges

Pleasant Grove Rd. over Branch of Meherrin River

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .4 FR 40 & .6 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000024720

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove Rd. over Branch of Meherrin River is a steel culvert carrying Pleasant Grove Rd. over Branch of Meherrin River in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Grove Rd.
CrossesBranch of Meherrin River
Location.4 FR 40 & .6 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 689
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00518, -78.36932
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2019)
Projected traffic47 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$195 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Grove Rd. over Branch of Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Grove Rd. over Branch of Meherrin River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Grove Rd. over Branch of Meherrin River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pleasant Grove Rd. over Branch of Meherrin River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Pleasant Grove Rd. over Branch of Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.