US Bridges

Newbill School Rd. over East Prong Branch

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 2.00 to 603 - 1.30 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000009236

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newbill School Rd. over East Prong Branch is a steel culvert carrying Newbill School Rd. over East Prong Branch in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNewbill School Rd.
CrossesEast Prong Branch
Location2.00 to 603 - 1.30 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86021, -78.81538
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 traffic247 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Newbill School Rd. over East Prong Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newbill School Rd. over East Prong Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Newbill School Rd. over East Prong Branch carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Newbill School Rd. over East Prong Branch?

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

Who owns Newbill School Rd. over East Prong Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.