US Bridges

Chestnut Frk RD731 over Creasey Mill Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 722; 0.80 Rt 735 · Structure no. 000000000028126

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Frk RD731 over Creasey Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chestnut Frk RD731 over Creasey Mill Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChestnut Frk RD731
CrossesCreasey Mill Creek
Location0.60 Rt 722; 0.80 Rt 735
RouteCounty Highway 731
Coordinates37.20487, -79.52491
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2019)
Projected traffic86 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Frk RD731 over Creasey Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Frk RD731 over Creasey Mill Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Frk RD731 over Creasey Mill Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Chestnut Frk RD731 over Creasey Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Chestnut Frk RD731 over Creasey Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.