US Bridges

Hill Creek Road over Stewart Creek

FairPosted for load

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.40 to 703 - 1.50 to 844 · Structure no. 000000000013758

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Creek Road over Stewart Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hill Creek Road over Stewart 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 371 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHill Creek Road
CrossesStewart Creek
Location0.40 to 703 - 1.50 to 844
RouteCounty Highway 845
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69846, -79.55079
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2018)
Projected traffic371 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$391 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hill Creek Road over Stewart Creek built?

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

What condition is Hill Creek Road over Stewart 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 Hill Creek Road over Stewart Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Hill Creek Road over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Creek Road over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.