US Bridges

Philpott Road over Lawson Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.50-RT. 704/0.90-RT. 931 · Structure no. 000000000009162

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philpott Road over Lawson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Philpott Road over Lawson Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,512 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 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
CrossesLawson Creek
Location0.50-RT. 704/0.90-RT. 931
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68026, -78.91461
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,460 (2022)
Projected traffic6,512 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$213.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philpott Road over Lawson Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philpott Road over Lawson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Philpott Road over Lawson Creek carry?

About 4,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Philpott Road over Lawson Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Philpott Road over Lawson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.