US Bridges

Chalk Level Road over Georges Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 2.0-RT 927-0.6-RT 686 · Structure no. 000000000030905

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chalk Level Road over Georges Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chalk Level Road over Georges Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesChalk Level Road
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location2.0-RT 927-0.6-RT 686
RouteCounty Highway 685
Coordinates36.90194, -79.28201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2022)
Projected traffic323 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Chalk Level Road over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chalk Level Road over Georges 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Chalk Level Road over Georges Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chalk Level Road over Georges Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chalk Level Road over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.