US Bridges

Philpott Road over Dan River

FairPosted for load

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.96-RT 119/2.52-PITT Cl · Structure no. 000000000009158

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,713
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philpott Road over Dan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Philpott Road over Dan River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,713 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,138 by 2045. The structure is 432 ft (131.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilpott Road
CrossesDan River
Location0.96-RT 119/2.52-PITT Cl
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58276, -79.15849
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length432 ft (131.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,713 (2022)
Projected traffic5,138 by 2045
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$622.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philpott Road over Dan River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philpott Road over Dan River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Philpott Road over Dan River carry?

About 3,713 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Philpott Road over Dan River?

The structure is 432 ft (131.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Philpott Road over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.