US Bridges

Winns Creek Road over Winns Creek

Poor

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.60 to 610 - 0.70 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000009232

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winns Creek Road over Winns Creek is a steel culvert carrying Winns Creek Road over Winns Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 381 vehicles a day, projected to reach 439 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWinns Creek Road
CrossesWinns Creek
Location1.60 to 610 - 0.70 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81336, -78.90162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2017)
Projected traffic439 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winns Creek Road over Winns Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winns Creek Road over Winns 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Winns Creek Road over Winns Creek carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Winns Creek Road over Winns Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Winns Creek Road over Winns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.