US Bridges

Bill Tuck HWY EB over Perrins Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.75-RT 360/0.25-RT 742 · Structure no. 000000000009149

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Tuck HWY EB over Perrins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bill Tuck HWY EB over Perrins Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6 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 3,257 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,757 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBill Tuck HWY EB
CrossesPerrins Creek
Location0.75-RT 360/0.25-RT 742
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.68971, -78.87382
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,257 (2022)
Projected traffic4,757 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$191.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Tuck HWY EB over Perrins Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Tuck HWY EB over Perrins 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bill Tuck HWY EB over Perrins Creek carry?

About 3,257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bill Tuck HWY EB over Perrins Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Tuck HWY EB over Perrins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.