US Bridges

E. Organsville RD over Peckerwood Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.0 FR 696 & 0.4 to 49 · Structure no. 000000000011984

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Organsville RD over Peckerwood Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Organsville RD over Peckerwood Branch in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 268 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Organsville RD
CrossesPeckerwood Branch
Location1.0 FR 696 & 0.4 to 49
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74338, -78.54006
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic268 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$708 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Organsville RD over Peckerwood Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Organsville RD over Peckerwood Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E. Organsville RD over Peckerwood Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E. Organsville RD over Peckerwood Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. Organsville RD over Peckerwood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.