US Bridges

Mount Cross Road over Stewards Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.05 to 703 - 1.00 to 851 · Structure no. 000000000013755

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,882
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Cross Road over Stewards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mount Cross Road over Stewards 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 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 1,882 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,098 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Cross Road
CrossesStewards Creek
Location0.05 to 703 - 1.00 to 851
RouteCounty Highway 844
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66522, -79.54219
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,882 (2022)
Projected traffic2,098 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$446.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Cross Road over Stewards Creek built?

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

What condition is Mount Cross Road over Stewards 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 Mount Cross Road over Stewards Creek carry?

About 1,882 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mount Cross Road over Stewards Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Mount Cross Road over Stewards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.