US Bridges

Huell Matthews HWY over Childrey Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.12 to 636N-0.01 to 636S · Structure no. 000000000009210

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,235
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huell Matthews HWY over Childrey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Huell Matthews HWY over Childrey Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 3,235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,607 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHuell Matthews HWY
CrossesChildrey Creek
Location0.12 to 636N-0.01 to 636S
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9951, -78.97922
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,235 (2022)
Projected traffic3,607 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Childrey Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huell Matthews HWY over Childrey 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Huell Matthews HWY over Childrey Creek carry?

About 3,235 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Huell Matthews HWY over Childrey Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Huell Matthews HWY over Childrey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.