US Bridges

Markham Road over Georges Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.45-RT683 / 1.15-RT1005 · Structure no. 000000000013623

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Markham Road over Georges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Markham Road over Georges Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMarkham Road
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location1.45-RT683 / 1.15-RT1005
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88967, -79.26724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2021)
Projected traffic223 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 Markham Road over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Markham Road over Georges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Markham Road over Georges Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Markham Road over Georges Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Markham Road over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.