US Bridges

Patrick Henry HWY over Terrys Creek

FairPosted for load

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.30 to 668 - 0.10 to 706 · Structure no. 000000000004833

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,395
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Henry HWY over Terrys Creek is a concrete slab carrying Patrick Henry HWY over Terrys Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,395 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,670 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrick Henry HWY
CrossesTerrys Creek
Location0.30 to 668 - 0.10 to 706
RouteState Highway 40
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07621, -78.7372
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,395 (2022)
Projected traffic2,670 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$463 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Henry HWY over Terrys Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Henry HWY over Terrys Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Patrick Henry HWY over Terrys Creek carry?

About 2,395 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Henry HWY over Terrys Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Henry HWY over Terrys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.