US Bridges

Ashton Hall Road over Toby Creek

Poor

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.80 to 658 - 1.60 to 659 · Structure no. 000000000009272

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashton Hall Road over Toby Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ashton Hall Road over Toby Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAshton Hall Road
CrossesToby Creek
Location0.80 to 658 - 1.60 to 659
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65896, -79.11155
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ashton Hall Road over Toby Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashton Hall Road over Toby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ashton Hall Road over Toby Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ashton Hall Road over Toby Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ashton Hall Road over Toby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.