US Bridges

Callands Road over Cherrystone Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.10 to 1428-0.10 to 1424 · Structure no. 000000000013488

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,543
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callands Road over Cherrystone Creek is a steel culvert carrying Callands Road over Cherrystone Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 3,543 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCallands Road
CrossesCherrystone Creek
Location0.10 to 1428-0.10 to 1424
RouteState Highway 57
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82065, -79.40541
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,543 (2022)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Callands Road over Cherrystone Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Callands Road over Cherrystone 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Callands Road over Cherrystone Creek carry?

About 3,543 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Callands Road over Cherrystone Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Callands Road over Cherrystone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.