US Bridges

Riceville Road over Bird Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.23 to 681 -0.87 to 1036 · Structure no. 000000000013567

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riceville Road over Bird Creek is a concrete slab carrying Riceville Road over Bird Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 73 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 506 vehicles a day, projected to reach 564 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRiceville Road
CrossesBird Creek
Location0.23 to 681 -0.87 to 1036
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90788, -79.17763
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2022)
Projected traffic564 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Riceville Road over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Riceville Road over Bird 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Riceville Road over Bird Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riceville Road over Bird Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Riceville Road over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.