US Bridges

Virgilina Road over Mayo Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.30 - 501 / 0.58 - 887 · Structure no. 000000000009176

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virgilina Road over Mayo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Virgilina Road over Mayo Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 86 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 1,781 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,986 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesVirgilina Road
CrossesMayo Creek
Location0.30 - 501 / 0.58 - 887
RouteState Highway 96
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57556, -78.88914
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,781 (2022)
Projected traffic1,986 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Virgilina Road over Mayo Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Virgilina Road over Mayo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Virgilina Road over Mayo Creek carry?

About 1,781 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Virgilina Road over Mayo Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Virgilina Road over Mayo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.