US Bridges

Mitchell Road over Bearskin Creek

FairPosted for load

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.80 - 605 / 0.40 - 829 · Structure no. 000000000013535

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Road over Bearskin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitchell Road over Bearskin 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMitchell Road
CrossesBearskin Creek
Location0.80 - 605 / 0.40 - 829
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80021, -79.473
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2018)
Projected traffic322 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$503 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell Road over Bearskin Creek built?

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

What condition is Mitchell Road over Bearskin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell Road over Bearskin Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Mitchell Road over Bearskin Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Road over Bearskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.