US Bridges

Buckshoal Road over Hyco River

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.4 to 730 - 0.20 to 737 · Structure no. 000000000009214

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckshoal Road over Hyco River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buckshoal Road over Hyco River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 563 by 2045. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckshoal Road
CrossesHyco River
Location1.4 to 730 - 0.20 to 737
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65876, -78.77462
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2020)
Projected traffic563 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckshoal Road over Hyco River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckshoal Road 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 Buckshoal Road over Hyco River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Buckshoal Road over Hyco River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Buckshoal Road over Hyco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.