US Bridges

Cowford Road over Toots Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.15 to 883 - 0.35 to 783 · Structure no. 000000000009263

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowford Road over Toots Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cowford Road over Toots Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 872 vehicles a day, projected to reach 972 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCowford Road
CrossesToots Creek
Location0.15 to 883 - 0.35 to 783
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76342, -78.91466
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic872 (2022)
Projected traffic972 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cowford Road over Toots Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowford Road over Toots 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cowford Road over Toots Creek carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cowford Road over Toots Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Cowford Road over Toots Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.