US Bridges

Pleasant Point RD over Crouches Creek

Fair

Surry County, Virginia · 0.50 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 31 · Structure no. 000000000018218

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Point RD over Crouches Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pleasant Point RD over Crouches Creek in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 209 vehicles a day, projected to reach 237 by 2045. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Point RD
CrossesCrouches Creek
Location0.50 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 31
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountySurry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17691, -76.78231
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2018)
Projected traffic237 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Point RD over Crouches Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Point RD over Crouches 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Point RD over Crouches Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Pleasant Point RD over Crouches Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Point RD over Crouches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.