US Bridges

Halifax Road over CSX Transportation

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.88 FR 607 & 0.49 to 677 · Structure no. 000000000006011

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,786
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halifax Road over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halifax Road over CSX Transportation in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHalifax Road
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location1.88 FR 607 & 0.49 to 677
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates37.14665, -77.41516
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2022)
Projected traffic2,192 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Halifax Road over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halifax Road over CSX Transportation 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Halifax Road over CSX Transportation carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halifax Road over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Halifax Road over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.