Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek
PoorPosted for loadPittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 714/1.20-RT 784 · Structure no. 000000000013652
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 326
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Creek Road over Birch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek carry?
About 326 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.