US Bridges

Afton Road over Fall Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.20 to 41 - 1.20 to 745 · Structure no. 000000000031546

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
418
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Afton Road over Fall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Afton Road over Fall Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 468 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAfton Road
CrossesFall Creek
Location1.20 to 41 - 1.20 to 745
RouteCounty Highway 727
Coordinates36.65559, -79.38999
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2021)
Projected traffic468 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$531 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Afton Road over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Afton Road over Fall 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Afton Road over Fall Creek carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Afton Road over Fall Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Afton Road over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.