US Bridges

Pine Stake Road over Black Walnut Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 1.62 from 20 & .45 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000012982

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,628
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Stake Road over Black Walnut Run is a steel culvert carrying Pine Stake Road over Black Walnut Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Stake Road
CrossesBlack Walnut Run
Location1.62 from 20 & .45 to 602
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.2897, -77.91556
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,628 (2022)
Projected traffic2,377 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Pine Stake Road over Black Walnut Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Stake Road over Black Walnut Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pine Stake Road over Black Walnut Run carry?

About 1,628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Stake Road over Black Walnut Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Pine Stake Road over Black Walnut Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.