US Bridges

Gauldin Road over Hagood Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .1 FR 810 & .8 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000011970

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gauldin Road over Hagood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gauldin Road over Hagood Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGauldin Road
CrossesHagood Creek
Location.1 FR 810 & .8 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63184, -78.10645
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2022)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$330 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gauldin Road over Hagood Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gauldin Road over Hagood 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gauldin Road over Hagood Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gauldin Road over Hagood Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Gauldin Road over Hagood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.