US Bridges

J. D. Hagood Hwy. over Banister River

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.70 to 729 - 0.01 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000009189

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,198
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J. D. Hagood Hwy. over Banister River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J. D. Hagood Hwy. over Banister River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,815 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJ. D. Hagood Hwy.
CrossesBanister River
Location0.70 to 729 - 0.01 to 613
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74522, -78.84222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,198 (2022)
Projected traffic3,815 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$331.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J. D. Hagood Hwy. over Banister River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is J. D. Hagood Hwy. over Banister River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does J. D. Hagood Hwy. over Banister River carry?

About 3,198 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is J. D. Hagood Hwy. over Banister River?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns J. D. Hagood Hwy. over Banister River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.