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Pavement survey finds Roanoke Rapids streets in 'fair' condition; consultants estimate $55.3 million in assets
Summary
Consultants from Withers & Ravenel told the Roanoke Rapids City Council that the city's average pavement condition index is 72 ("fair") and that the street network represents about $55.3 million in assets; staff said the report will guide future spending but requires no immediate council action.
At a regular council meeting, consultants from Withers & Ravenel presented the results of a comprehensive pavement condition survey, reporting an average weighted Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 72 for the city’s street network and estimating the asset value at about $55,300,000.
The presentation, led by Vlad Michif of Withers & Ravenel with assistance from Zach Ward, summarized lane-mile condition categories and recommended preservation and corrective treatments to guide prioritization. "The average weighted average PCI is 72, which puts it in the fair condition range," Michif said during the presentation. He showed maps color‑coding each street by condition and noted that a large share of the system falls in the fair category.
Why it matters: the PCI and treatment recommendations provide a data-driven framework for allocating pavement funds and scheduling work. The consultants said several preservation techniques (micro-surfacing and similar treatments) can address many segments and that more intensive repairs should be prioritized where the PCI indicates failure.
Council members asked whether the report required immediate action. The city manager and consultants said no immediate decision was needed; the study is intended to inform budgeting and procurement. The manager clarified the survey was paid for with Powell Bill state funding, not a competitive grant, and that the city can choose whether to contract Withers & Ravenel for pavement-management services and bid preparation under a separate contract.
The consultants said they can provide the full dataset—maps and lane-level files—for staff and council review. Staff indicated they will make the data available and use the report to guide upcoming budget discussions and future work sessions.
Next steps: staff will post or otherwise make the detailed maps and data available, incorporate the survey into budget planning, and return to council with procurement or contract options if staff recommends consultant assistance on bidding or project management.
