US Bridges

Piney Creek Road over Piney Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.50 to 722 - 1.20 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000024674

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Creek Road over Piney Creek is a steel culvert carrying Piney Creek Road over Piney Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPiney Creek Road
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.50 to 722 - 1.20 to 360
RouteCounty Highway 721
Coordinates36.79057, -78.75644
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Piney Creek Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Creek Road over Piney 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Piney Creek Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Piney Creek Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Piney Creek Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.