US Bridges

Fairview Road over Cherrrystone Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.70 to 1436 - 0.20 to 57 · Structure no. 000000000013642

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Cherrrystone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairview Road over Cherrrystone 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 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 414 vehicles a day, projected to reach 462 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Road
CrossesCherrrystone Creek
Location1.70 to 1436 - 0.20 to 57
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81417, -79.35072
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic414 (2022)
Projected traffic462 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$450 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over Cherrrystone Creek built?

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

What condition is Fairview Road over Cherrrystone 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Cherrrystone Creek carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairview Road over Cherrrystone Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Fairview Road over Cherrrystone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.