US Bridges

James D Hagood HWY over Woods Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.1 to 1410; 0.1 to 879 · Structure no. 000000000009179

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,694
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James D Hagood HWY over Woods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying James D Hagood HWY over Woods Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, 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 3,694 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,846 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames D Hagood HWY
CrossesWoods Creek
Location0.1 to 1410; 0.1 to 879
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71209, -78.87435
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,694 (2022)
Projected traffic3,846 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$721 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James D Hagood HWY over Woods Creek built?

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

What condition is James D Hagood HWY over Woods 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 James D Hagood HWY over Woods Creek carry?

About 3,694 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is James D Hagood HWY over Woods Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns James D Hagood HWY over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.