N Fork Church Road over Big Bluewing Creek
GoodHalifax County, Virginia · 0.80 to 741 - 1.00 to 740 · Structure no. 000000000009217
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Fork Church Road over Big Bluewing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Fork Church Road over Big Bluewing Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Fork Church Road over Big Bluewing Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Fork Church Road over Big Bluewing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does N Fork Church Road over Big Bluewing Creek carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N Fork Church Road over Big Bluewing Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns N Fork Church Road over Big Bluewing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.