US Bridges

Piney Grove Road over Straightstone Creek

Poor

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.80 to 630 - 0.50 to 900 · Structure no. 000000000023921

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Grove Road over Straightstone Creek is a steel culvert carrying Piney Grove Road over Straightstone Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPiney Grove Road
CrossesStraightstone Creek
Location0.80 to 630 - 0.50 to 900
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98862, -79.24527
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic81 (2021)
Projected traffic91 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Piney Grove Road over Straightstone Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Grove Road over Straightstone 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Piney Grove Road over Straightstone Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Piney Grove Road over Straightstone Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Piney Grove Road over Straightstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.