US Bridges

County Road over Strawberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.94 to 612 - 0.56 to 750 · Structure no. 000000000013792

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

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

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesStrawberry Creek
Location0.94 to 612 - 0.56 to 750
RouteCounty Highway 887
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75031, -79.54252
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic208 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$351 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Strawberry Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road over Strawberry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Strawberry Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.