Woodbourne Road over Terrible Creek
PoorPosted for loadHalifax County, Virginia · 0.70 to 643 - 0.35 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000009224
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodbourne Road over Terrible Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodbourne Road over Terrible Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 502 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Woodbourne Road over Terrible Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodbourne Road over Terrible 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Woodbourne Road over Terrible Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Woodbourne Road over Terrible Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Woodbourne Road over Terrible Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.