US Bridges

Tolers Ferry R 608 over Howells Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 3.65 Rt 872; 4.00 Pitt CO · Structure no. 000000000002687

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tolers Ferry R 608 over Howells Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tolers Ferry R 608 over Howells Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 357 vehicles a day, projected to reach 447 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesTolers Ferry R 608
CrossesHowells Creek
Location3.65 Rt 872; 4.00 Pitt CO
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates37.04845, -79.49043
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2016)
Projected traffic447 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Tolers Ferry R 608 over Howells Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tolers Ferry R 608 over Howells 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tolers Ferry R 608 over Howells Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Tolers Ferry R 608 over Howells Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Tolers Ferry R 608 over Howells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.