US Bridges

West Witt Road over Trib. Fall Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.02 to 719S-0.03 to 719N · Structure no. 000000000013682

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Witt Road over Trib. Fall Creek is a steel culvert carrying West Witt Road over Trib. Fall 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 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Witt Road
CrossesTrib. Fall Creek
Location0.02 to 719S-0.03 to 719N
RouteCounty Highway 745
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68066, -79.39893
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic308 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$369 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Witt Road over Trib. Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Witt Road over Trib. Fall 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West Witt Road over Trib. Fall Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Witt Road over Trib. Fall Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns West Witt Road over Trib. Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.