US Bridges

Farmville Road over Briery Creek

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.01 to 790 - 0.95 to 630 · Structure no. 000000000013873

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,884
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmville Road over Briery Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Farmville Road over Briery Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,884 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,251 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmville Road
CrossesBriery Creek
Location0.01 to 790 - 0.95 to 630
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20705, -78.44304
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,884 (2022)
Projected traffic13,251 by 2045
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$186 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmville Road over Briery Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmville Road over Briery 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Farmville Road over Briery Creek carry?

About 11,884 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Farmville Road over Briery Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Farmville Road over Briery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.