US Bridges

Derby Road over Sycamore Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.10 to 29 - 0.10 to 930 · Structure no. 000000000026812

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Derby Road over Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Derby Road over Sycamore 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 655 vehicles a day, projected to reach 743 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDerby Road
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.10 to 29 - 0.10 to 930
RouteCounty Highway 643
Coordinates37.02396, -79.35639
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2018)
Projected traffic743 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Derby Road over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is Derby Road over Sycamore 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Derby Road over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Derby Road over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Derby Road over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.