US Bridges

Halifax Road over Toots Creek @ Halifax

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.08 to Hcl - 1.76 to 129 · Structure no. 000000000009198

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,922
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halifax Road over Toots Creek @ Halifax is a concrete culvert carrying Halifax Road over Toots Creek @ Halifax in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,047 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHalifax Road
CrossesToots Creek @ Halifax
Location0.08 to Hcl - 1.76 to 129
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75844, -78.92712
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,922 (2022)
Projected traffic6,047 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Halifax Road over Toots Creek @ Halifax built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halifax Road over Toots Creek @ Halifax 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 2023.

How much traffic does Halifax Road over Toots Creek @ Halifax carry?

About 4,922 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halifax Road over Toots Creek @ Halifax?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Halifax Road over Toots Creek @ Halifax?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.