US Bridges

Meherrin River Rd. over Mitchells Creek

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .6 FR 632 & 1.1 to 630 · Structure no. 000000000031081

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meherrin River Rd. over Mitchells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Meherrin River Rd. over Mitchells Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMeherrin River Rd.
CrossesMitchells Creek
Location.6 FR 632 & 1.1 to 630
RouteCounty Highway 631
Coordinates36.89583, -78.45473
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Meherrin River Rd. over Mitchells Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meherrin River Rd. over Mitchells 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Meherrin River Rd. over Mitchells Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meherrin River Rd. over Mitchells Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Meherrin River Rd. over Mitchells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.