US Bridges

Paynes Pond Rd. over Little George Creek

FairPosted for load

Buckingham County, Virginia · 2.10-RT.20 / 0.90-RT.784 · Structure no. 000000000004118

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paynes Pond Rd. over Little George Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paynes Pond Rd. over Little George Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPaynes Pond Rd.
CrossesLittle George Creek
Location2.10-RT.20 / 0.90-RT.784
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74267, -78.46309
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2018)
Projected traffic169 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$389 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paynes Pond Rd. over Little George Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 111 vehicles per day (2018 count).

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

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Paynes Pond Rd. over Little George Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.