US Bridges

Pointer Road over Trib. Dan River

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.58 to 764 - 1.35 to 923 · Structure no. 000000000009299

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pointer Road over Trib. Dan River is a concrete culvert carrying Pointer Road over Trib. Dan River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 309 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPointer Road
CrossesTrib. Dan River
Location1.58 to 764 - 1.35 to 923
RouteCounty Highway 693
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56007, -79.17686
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2017)
Projected traffic309 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pointer Road over Trib. Dan River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pointer Road over Trib. Dan River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pointer Road over Trib. Dan River carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Pointer Road over Trib. Dan River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Pointer Road over Trib. Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.