US Bridges

Chalk Level Road over Little Cherrystone Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.60 to 692 - 1.10 to 703 · Structure no. 000000000013616

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chalk Level Road over Little Cherrystone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chalk Level Road over Little Cherrystone Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 841 vehicles a day, projected to reach 938 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesChalk Level Road
CrossesLittle Cherrystone Creek
Location0.60 to 692 - 1.10 to 703
RouteCounty Highway 685
Coordinates36.83738, -79.36092
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2022)
Projected traffic938 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 Chalk Level Road over Little Cherrystone Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chalk Level Road over Little Cherrystone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Chalk Level Road over Little Cherrystone Creek carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chalk Level Road over Little Cherrystone Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Chalk Level Road over Little Cherrystone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.