US Bridges

Moses Mill Road over Cherrystone Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.44 to 57 - 0.60 to 57 · Structure no. 000000000013822

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moses Mill Road over Cherrystone Creek is a steel culvert carrying Moses Mill Road over Cherrystone 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMoses Mill Road
CrossesCherrystone Creek
Location0.44 to 57 - 0.60 to 57
RouteCounty Highway 1428
Coordinates36.82414, -79.41545
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic146 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Moses Mill Road over Cherrystone Creek built?

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

What condition is Moses Mill Road over Cherrystone 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Moses Mill Road over Cherrystone Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Moses Mill Road over Cherrystone Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Moses Mill Road over Cherrystone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.