N. Fork Church RD over North Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadHalifax County, Virginia · 1.10 to 737 - 0.65 to 734 · Structure no. 000000000009218
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 333
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N. Fork Church RD over North Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Fork Church RD over North Fork Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 RD over North Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is N. Fork Church RD over North Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does N. Fork Church RD over North Fork Creek carry?
About 333 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N. Fork Church RD over North Fork Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N. Fork Church RD over North Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.