US Bridges

Berry Hill Road over Mcguff Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.85 to 862 - 1.60 to 874 · Structure no. 000000000013770

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,378
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Hill Road over Mcguff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Berry Hill Road over Mcguff Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,378 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,651 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBerry Hill Road
CrossesMcguff Creek
Location1.85 to 862 - 1.60 to 874
RouteU.S. Route 311
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56997, -79.57334
Functional classRural Major 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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,378 (2022)
Projected traffic2,651 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$480 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry Hill Road over Mcguff Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry Hill Road over Mcguff 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 Berry Hill Road over Mcguff Creek carry?

About 2,378 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berry Hill Road over Mcguff Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Berry Hill Road over Mcguff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.