US Bridges

Markham Road over Rocky Branch

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.40 to 640 -0.10 to 1084 · Structure no. 000000000031357

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Markham Road over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Markham Road over Rocky Branch 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 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 157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarkham Road
CrossesRocky Branch
Location1.40 to 640 -0.10 to 1084
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86549, -79.22821
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 2045
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$343 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Markham Road over Rocky Branch built?

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

What condition is Markham Road over Rocky Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Markham Road over Rocky Branch carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Markham Road over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Markham Road over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.