US Bridges

Cobbs Knob Road over Pumpkin Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 907/0.41-RT 622 · Structure no. 000000000031655

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cobbs Knob Road over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cobbs Knob Road over Pumpkin Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 512 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCobbs Knob Road
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location0.20-RT 907/0.41-RT 622
RouteCounty Highway 856
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56134, -79.69701
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$335 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cobbs Knob Road over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cobbs Knob Road over Pumpkin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cobbs Knob Road over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cobbs Knob Road over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Cobbs Knob Road over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.