US Bridges

Yorkshire Drive over Cedar Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.23 to 778 - 0.75 to 751 · Structure no. 000000000013706

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yorkshire Drive over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Yorkshire Drive over Cedar Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesYorkshire Drive
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.23 to 778 - 0.75 to 751
RouteCounty Highway 777
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98976, -79.54652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2018)
Projected traffic196 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Yorkshire Drive over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yorkshire Drive over Cedar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Yorkshire Drive over Cedar Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Yorkshire Drive over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Yorkshire Drive over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.