US Bridges

Bethel Road over Wynn Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.30-RT 626/0.80-RT 614 · Structure no. 000000000009182

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,757
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Wynn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethel Road over Wynn Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,757 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,074 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Road
CrossesWynn Creek
Location1.30-RT 626/0.80-RT 614
RouteState Highway 360
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78042, -78.88485
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,757 (2022)
Projected traffic3,074 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$167.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Road over Wynn Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Road over Wynn 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 Bethel Road over Wynn Creek carry?

About 2,757 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bethel Road over Wynn Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Road over Wynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.