US Bridges

Clarkton Road over Catawba Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.25-RT.620 / 0.95-RT.906 · Structure no. 000000000009242

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarkton Road over Catawba Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Clarkton Road over Catawba Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesClarkton Road
CrossesCatawba Creek
Location0.25-RT.620 / 0.95-RT.906
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97529, -78.89548
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2022)
Projected traffic232 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$133.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarkton Road over Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarkton Road over Catawba Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Clarkton Road over Catawba Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clarkton Road over Catawba Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clarkton Road over Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.