US Bridges

Huell Matthews Hy over Stokes Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.02 to 904 - 0.60 to 830 · Structure no. 000000000009204

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,555
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huell Matthews Hy over Stokes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Huell Matthews Hy over Stokes Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,555 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,842 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuell Matthews Hy
CrossesStokes Creek
Location0.02 to 904 - 0.60 to 830
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6628, -78.89934
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic5,555 (2022)
Projected traffic6,842 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Hy over Stokes Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huell Matthews Hy over Stokes 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 Huell Matthews Hy over Stokes Creek carry?

About 5,555 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Huell Matthews Hy over Stokes Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Huell Matthews Hy over Stokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.