US Bridges

Knollwood Drive over Georges Creek

Poor

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.01 29BUS 0.30 Willow DR · Structure no. 000000000023820

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knollwood Drive over Georges Creek is a steel culvert carrying Knollwood Drive over Georges Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKnollwood Drive
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.01 29BUS 0.30 Willow DR
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96313, -79.35484
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$378 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knollwood Drive over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knollwood Drive over Georges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Knollwood Drive over Georges Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Knollwood Drive over Georges Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Knollwood Drive over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.