US Bridges

State Shed Road over Childrey Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.40 to 501 - 1.02 to 636 · Structure no. 000000000009256

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Shed Road over Childrey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Shed Road over Childrey Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesState Shed Road
CrossesChildrey Creek
Location1.40 to 501 - 1.02 to 636
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97418, -79.00341
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2020)
Projected traffic336 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 State Shed Road over Childrey Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Shed Road over Childrey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does State Shed Road over Childrey Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Shed Road over Childrey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns State Shed Road over Childrey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.