US Bridges

Paynes Pond Rd. over Little Georgia Creek

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.50-RT. 20 / 1.50-RT.784 · Structure no. 000000000004117

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paynes Pond Rd. over Little Georgia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paynes Pond Rd. over Little Georgia Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPaynes Pond Rd.
CrossesLittle Georgia Creek
Location1.50-RT. 20 / 1.50-RT.784
RouteCounty Highway 679
Coordinates37.75101, -78.46681
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2018)
Projected traffic169 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paynes Pond Rd. over Little Georgia Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paynes Pond Rd. over Little Georgia 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Paynes Pond Rd. over Little Georgia Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Paynes Pond Rd. over Little Georgia Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Paynes Pond Rd. over Little Georgia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.