US Bridges

Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.60 to 626 - 1.00 to 624 · Structure no. 000000000009241

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEllis Creek Road
CrossesEllis Creek
Location0.60 to 626 - 1.00 to 624
RouteCounty Highway 625
Coordinates36.95772, -78.86712
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2020)
Projected traffic97 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Creek Road over Ellis 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 April 2023.

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

About 86 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ellis Creek Road over Ellis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.