US Bridges

Cody Road over Straightstone Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.41 to 761 - 0.22 to 628 · Structure no. 000000000013598

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cody Road over Straightstone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cody Road over Straightstone Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 891 vehicles a day, projected to reach 993 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCody Road
CrossesStraightstone Creek
Location0.41 to 761 - 0.22 to 628
RouteCounty Highway 668
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0199, -79.15499
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2022)
Projected traffic993 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 Cody Road over Straightstone Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cody Road over Straightstone 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cody Road over Straightstone Creek carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cody Road over Straightstone Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cody Road over Straightstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.