US Bridges

East Organsville over Rocky Branch

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.2 FR 791 & 0.5 to 696 · Structure no. 000000000030495

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Organsville over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying East Organsville over Rocky Branch in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Organsville
CrossesRocky Branch
Location1.2 FR 791 & 0.5 to 696
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73436, -78.56147
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic162 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Organsville over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Organsville over Rocky Branch 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 East Organsville over Rocky Branch carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Organsville over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns East Organsville over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.