US Bridges

Coleman Drive over Winns Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.55 to 696 - 0.85 to 779 · Structure no. 000000000009300

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Drive over Winns Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coleman Drive over Winns Creek 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColeman Drive
CrossesWinns Creek
Location0.55 to 696 - 0.85 to 779
RouteCounty Highway 697
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57682, -79.10681
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2017)
Projected traffic78 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 Coleman Drive over Winns Creek built?

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

What condition is Coleman Drive over Winns 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Coleman Drive over Winns Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Coleman Drive over Winns Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Coleman Drive over Winns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.