US Bridges

Bill Tuck HWY Ebl over Hyco River

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 730 / 0.20 Rt 863 · Structure no. 000000000009159

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,587
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Tuck HWY Ebl over Hyco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bill Tuck HWY Ebl over Hyco 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.

It carries about 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,777 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBill Tuck HWY Ebl
CrossesHyco River
Location0.01 Rt 730 / 0.20 Rt 863
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66776, -78.75535
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2022)
Projected traffic3,777 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$426.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Tuck HWY Ebl over Hyco River built?

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

What condition is Bill Tuck HWY Ebl over Hyco 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bill Tuck HWY Ebl over Hyco River carry?

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bill Tuck HWY Ebl over Hyco River?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Tuck HWY Ebl over Hyco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.