US Bridges

Chestnut Road over Sturgeon Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · .79 FR 1 & 1.1 to 643 · Structure no. 000000000030125

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Road over Sturgeon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chestnut Road over Sturgeon Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Road
CrossesSturgeon Creek
Location.79 FR 1 & 1.1 to 643
RouteCounty Highway 726
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.885, -77.84575
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic227 (2022)
Projected traffic331 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$820 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Road over Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Road over Sturgeon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Road over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chestnut Road over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Chestnut Road over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.