US Bridges

Paschall Road over Reedy Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .37 FR 111 & 1.2 to Nc L · Structure no. 000000000012053

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paschall Road over Reedy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Paschall Road over Reedy Branch in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPaschall Road
CrossesReedy Branch
Location.37 FR 111 & 1.2 to Nc L
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55797, -78.17205
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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$310 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paschall Road over Reedy Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paschall Road over Reedy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Paschall Road over Reedy Branch carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Paschall Road over Reedy Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Paschall Road over Reedy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.