US Bridges

Wilkerson Road over Cane Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.04 to 958 - 0.66 to 729 · Structure no. 000000000013674

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,064
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkerson Road over Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wilkerson Road over Cane Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 1,064 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,186 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkerson Road
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.04 to 958 - 0.66 to 729
RouteCounty Highway 730
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60437, -79.32614
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic1,064 (2022)
Projected traffic1,186 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$384 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilkerson Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkerson Road over Cane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wilkerson Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wilkerson Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Wilkerson Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.