US Bridges

Irish Road over Bearskin Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.10 to 605 - 0.30 to 834 · Structure no. 000000000013644

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Road over Bearskin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Irish Road over Bearskin Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIrish Road
CrossesBearskin Creek
Location0.10 to 605 - 0.30 to 834
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77724, -79.45879
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,404 (2022)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Irish Road over Bearskin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irish Road over Bearskin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Irish Road over Bearskin Creek carry?

About 2,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Irish Road over Bearskin Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Irish Road over Bearskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.