US Bridges

Markham Road over Shockoe Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.70 to 682 -0.20 to 1084 · Structure no. 000000000031356

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Markham Road over Shockoe Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Markham Road over Shockoe Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarkham Road
CrossesShockoe Creek
Location0.70 to 682 -0.20 to 1084
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86769, -79.23076
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2021)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Markham Road over Shockoe Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Markham Road over Shockoe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Markham Road over Shockoe Creek carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Markham Road over Shockoe Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Markham Road over Shockoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.