US Bridges

Lark Drive over Harpen Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.41 to 750 - 0.69 to 786 · Structure no. 000000000026566

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
333
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lark Drive over Harpen Creek is a concrete frame carrying Lark Drive over Harpen Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 513 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLark Drive
CrossesHarpen Creek
Location0.41 to 750 - 0.69 to 786
RouteCounty Highway 785
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92818, -79.5254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2018)
Projected traffic513 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lark Drive over Harpen Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lark Drive over Harpen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Lark Drive over Harpen Creek carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Lark Drive over Harpen Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lark Drive over Harpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.