US Bridges

Gretna Road over Frying Pan Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.40-RT.794 / 0.60-RT.788 · Structure no. 000000000013472

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gretna Road over Frying Pan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gretna Road over Frying Pan Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 3,121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,848 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGretna Road
CrossesFrying Pan Creek
Location0.40-RT.794 / 0.60-RT.788
RouteState Highway 40
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94804, -79.44742
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,121 (2022)
Projected traffic3,848 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$119.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gretna Road over Frying Pan Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gretna Road over Frying Pan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gretna Road over Frying Pan Creek carry?

About 3,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gretna Road over Frying Pan Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gretna Road over Frying Pan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.