US Bridges

Halifax Road over CSX Transp

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.88 FR RT621 & 0.59TO668 · Structure no. 000000000006010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halifax Road over CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halifax Road over CSX Transp in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 598 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 873 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHalifax Road
CrossesCSX Transp
Location0.88 FR RT621 & 0.59TO668
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06835, -77.40059
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2022)
Projected traffic873 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Halifax Road over CSX Transp built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halifax Road over CSX Transp 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Halifax Road over CSX Transp carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Halifax Road over CSX Transp?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Halifax Road over CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.