US Bridges

Drakes Main ST over Twittys Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.88 to 59 - 0.05 to 623 · Structure no. 000000000004844

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drakes Main ST over Twittys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Drakes Main ST over Twittys Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,046 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDrakes Main ST
CrossesTwittys Creek
Location0.88 to 59 - 0.05 to 623
RouteState Highway 47
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99246, -78.60048
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2022)
Projected traffic2,046 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Drakes Main ST over Twittys Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drakes Main ST over Twittys 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Drakes Main ST over Twittys Creek carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Drakes Main ST over Twittys Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Drakes Main ST over Twittys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.