US Bridges

Bill Tuck Highway over Grassy Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.80 to 658 - 0.85 to 742 · Structure no. 000000000009169

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Tuck Highway over Grassy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bill Tuck Highway over Grassy Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,257 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,757 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBill Tuck Highway
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location1.80 to 658 - 0.85 to 742
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.67671, -78.82643
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,257 (2022)
Projected traffic4,757 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Tuck Highway over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Tuck Highway over Grassy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bill Tuck Highway over Grassy Creek carry?

About 3,257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bill Tuck Highway over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bill Tuck Highway over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.