US Bridges

L. P. Bailey Hwy. over Banister River

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.59 to 360 - 1.75 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000009203

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
752 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,705
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L. P. Bailey Hwy. over Banister River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L. P. Bailey Hwy. over Banister River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,705 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,161 by 2045. The structure is 752 ft (229.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesL. P. Bailey Hwy.
CrossesBanister River
Location0.59 to 360 - 1.75 to 615
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78077, -78.92513
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length752 ft (229.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,705 (2022)
Projected traffic5,161 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$103.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L. P. Bailey Hwy. over Banister River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is L. P. Bailey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does L. P. Bailey Hwy. over Banister River carry?

About 4,705 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is L. P. Bailey Hwy. over Banister River?

The structure is 752 ft (229.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns L. P. Bailey Hwy. over Banister River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.