US Bridges

Newbill School Rd. over Difficult Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.10 to 739 - 2.60 to 846 · Structure no. 000000000009237

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newbill School Rd. over Difficult Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newbill School Rd. over Difficult Creek 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 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNewbill School Rd.
CrossesDifficult Creek
Location0.10 to 739 - 2.60 to 846
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates36.85786, -78.85668
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2045
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 Newbill School Rd. over Difficult Creek built?

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

What condition is Newbill School Rd. over Difficult 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Newbill School Rd. over Difficult Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Newbill School Rd. over Difficult Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Newbill School Rd. over Difficult Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.