US Bridges

Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.07 to 933 - 0.55 to 894 · Structure no. 000000000013655

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,094 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,149 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDry Fork Road
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location0.07 to 933 - 0.55 to 894
RouteCounty Highway 718
Coordinates36.75498, -79.39902
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2022)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2042
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 Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Dry Fork Road over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.