US Bridges

Halifax Road Nbl over Toots Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.08-HCL/1.76-RT 129 · Structure no. 000000000009202

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,922
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halifax Road Nbl over Toots Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Halifax Road Nbl over Toots Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,047 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHalifax Road Nbl
CrossesToots Creek
Location0.08-HCL/1.76-RT 129
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75835, -78.92691
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$131.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halifax Road Nbl over Toots Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halifax Road Nbl over Toots 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 Halifax Road Nbl over Toots Creek carry?

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

How long is Halifax Road Nbl over Toots Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Halifax Road Nbl over Toots Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.