Lewis Ferrell Road over Birch Creek
PoorPosted for loadHalifax County, Virginia · 3.45 to 683 - 1.25 to 662 · Structure no. 000000000009295
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lewis Ferrell Road over Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Ferrell Road over Birch Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lewis Ferrell Road over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lewis Ferrell Road over Birch 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 Lewis Ferrell Road over Birch Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lewis Ferrell Road over Birch Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lewis Ferrell Road over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.