US Bridges

Pryors Creek Road over Pryor Creek

Poor

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.10-RT 610/0.70-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000001544

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pryors Creek Road over Pryor Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pryors Creek Road over Pryor Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPryors Creek Road
CrossesPryor Creek
Location0.10-RT 610/0.70-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 754
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60585, -79.21236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic29 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$324 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pryors Creek Road over Pryor Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pryors Creek Road over Pryor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Pryors Creek Road over Pryor Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pryors Creek Road over Pryor Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Pryors Creek Road over Pryor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.