US Bridges

Carter Lane over Coleman Creek

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .03 Ecl Boydt .03DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000027193

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Lane over Coleman Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Carter Lane over Coleman Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter Lane
CrossesColeman Creek
Location.03 Ecl Boydt .03DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 1204
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67004, -78.3806
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2045
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$98 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Lane over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Lane 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 Carter Lane over Coleman Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Carter Lane over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Carter Lane over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.