US Bridges

Darby Road over Potters Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.70 to 40 - 0.70 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000029976

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darby Road over Potters Creek is a concrete frame carrying Darby Road over Potters Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDarby Road
CrossesPotters Creek
Location1.70 to 40 - 0.70 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 774
Coordinates36.9611, -79.4992
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2018)
Projected traffic73 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Darby Road over Potters Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darby Road over Potters 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Darby Road over Potters Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Darby Road over Potters Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Darby Road over Potters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.