US Bridges

Hummingbird Lane over Birch Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.10 to 663 - 1.70 to 683 · Structure no. 000000000009293

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hummingbird Lane over Birch Creek is a concrete frame carrying Hummingbird Lane over Birch Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 276 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHummingbird Lane
CrossesBirch Creek
Location0.10 to 663 - 1.70 to 683
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72812, -79.13423
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2020)
Projected traffic276 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hummingbird Lane over Birch Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hummingbird Lane over Birch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hummingbird Lane over Birch Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hummingbird Lane over Birch Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hummingbird Lane over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.