US Bridges

Cascade RD over Cascade Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 859 - 0.30 Rt 855 · Structure no. 000000000029506

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade RD over Cascade Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cascade RD over Cascade Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCascade RD
CrossesCascade Creek
Location0.25 Rt 859 - 0.30 Rt 855
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates36.55958, -79.67997
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2022)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cascade RD over Cascade Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade RD over Cascade 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cascade RD over Cascade Creek carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cascade RD over Cascade Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade RD over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.