US Bridges

Pocket Road over Trib. Roanoke River

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.51 to 638 - 1.19 to 665 · Structure no. 000000000030407

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocket Road over Trib. Roanoke River is a prestressed concrete frame carrying Pocket Road over Trib. Roanoke River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPocket Road
CrossesTrib. Roanoke River
Location0.51 to 638 - 1.19 to 665
RouteCounty Highway 924
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1129, -79.35924
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2018)
Projected traffic98 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 Pocket Road over Trib. Roanoke River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pocket Road over Trib. Roanoke River 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 Pocket Road over Trib. Roanoke River carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Pocket Road over Trib. Roanoke River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pocket Road over Trib. Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.