US Bridges

James D Hagood HWY over Difficult Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.92-RT 344/0.46-RT 607 · Structure no. 000000000009190

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,902
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James D Hagood HWY over Difficult Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying James D Hagood HWY over Difficult Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,902 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,894 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames D Hagood HWY
CrossesDifficult Creek
Location1.92-RT 344/0.46-RT 607
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79574, -78.78642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,902 (2022)
Projected traffic4,894 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$187.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James D Hagood HWY over Difficult Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,902 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is James D Hagood HWY over Difficult Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns James D Hagood HWY over Difficult Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.