US Bridges

Philpott Road over Winns Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.70-RT.779/0.48-RT.696 · Structure no. 000000000009161

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philpott Road over Winns Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Philpott Road over Winns 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 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilpott Road
CrossesWinns Creek
Location0.70-RT.779/0.48-RT.696
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58537, -79.10587
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philpott Road over Winns Creek built?

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

What condition is Philpott Road over Winns 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Philpott Road over Winns Creek carry?

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

How long is Philpott Road over Winns Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Philpott Road over Winns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.