US Bridges

Paschall Rd. over Smith Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .19 FR 111 & 1.38 to Ncl · Structure no. 000000000012050

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paschall Rd. over Smith Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Paschall Rd. over Smith Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPaschall Rd.
CrossesSmith Creek
Location.19 FR 111 & 1.38 to Ncl
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55913, -78.17409
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic465 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$371 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paschall Rd. over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paschall Rd. over Smith 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 Paschall Rd. over Smith Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Paschall Rd. over Smith Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Paschall Rd. over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.