US Bridges

Honeybee Road over Trib. Straightstone Cr.

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.11 to 761 - 0.69 to Hal · Structure no. 000000000030087

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honeybee Road over Trib. Straightstone Cr. is a concrete frame carrying Honeybee Road over Trib. Straightstone Cr. in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 266 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHoneybee Road
CrossesTrib. Straightstone Cr.
Location0.11 to 761 - 0.69 to Hal
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04576, -79.10849
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2021)
Projected traffic266 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Honeybee Road over Trib. Straightstone Cr. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honeybee Road over Trib. Straightstone Cr. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Honeybee Road over Trib. Straightstone Cr. carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Honeybee Road over Trib. Straightstone Cr.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Honeybee Road over Trib. Straightstone Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.