US Bridges

Huell Matthews HWY over Hyco River

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.76-RT 96/0.04-RT 711 · Structure no. 000000000009200

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,577
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huell Matthews HWY over Hyco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huell Matthews HWY over Hyco River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,762 by 2045. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuell Matthews HWY
CrossesHyco River
Location0.76-RT 96/0.04-RT 711
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58786, -78.8977
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2022)
Projected traffic3,762 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 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 Huell Matthews HWY over Hyco River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huell Matthews HWY over Hyco 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Huell Matthews HWY over Hyco River carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Huell Matthews HWY over Hyco River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Huell Matthews HWY over Hyco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.