US Bridges

Chalk Level Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.70 to 689 - 1.10 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000025173

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chalk Level Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chalk Level Road over Mill Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChalk Level Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.70 to 689 - 1.10 to 649
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88008, -79.32443
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chalk Level Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chalk Level Road over Mill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Chalk Level Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chalk Level Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Chalk Level Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.