US Bridges

Pin Oak Road over Bell Creek

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.00 to 720 - 0.10 to 760 · Structure no. 000000000013940

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pin Oak Road over Bell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pin Oak Road over Bell Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 715 vehicles a day, projected to reach 797 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPin Oak Road
CrossesBell Creek
Location0.00 to 720 - 0.10 to 760
RouteCounty Highway 626
Coordinates37.24884, -78.57688
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2022)
Projected traffic797 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pin Oak Road over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pin Oak Road over Bell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pin Oak Road over Bell Creek carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pin Oak Road over Bell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pin Oak Road over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.