US Bridges

Prison Road over Coleman Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .46 FR Dead End .54 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000011946

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
741
1986 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prison Road over Coleman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Prison Road over Coleman Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,746 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPrison Road
CrossesColeman Creek
Location.46 FR Dead End .54 to 58
RouteInterstate 386
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66771, -78.36867
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 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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (1986)
Projected traffic1,746 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$620 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prison Road over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prison Road over Coleman 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Prison Road over Coleman Creek carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Prison Road over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Prison Road over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.