US Bridges

Philpott Road Wbl over Brandon Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 696/1.20-RT 119 · Structure no. 000000000009160

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philpott Road Wbl over Brandon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Philpott Road Wbl over Brandon Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,348 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 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 Wbl
CrossesBrandon Creek
Location0.20-RT 696/1.20-RT 119
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.5855, -79.11859
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,662 (2022)
Projected traffic5,348 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$146.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philpott Road Wbl over Brandon Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philpott Road Wbl over Brandon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Philpott Road Wbl over Brandon Creek carry?

About 3,662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Philpott Road Wbl over Brandon Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Philpott Road Wbl over Brandon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.