US Bridges

Mill Pond Road over Lawsons Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.52 to 699 - 1.38 to 711 · Structure no. 000000000009302

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Pond Road over Lawsons Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mill Pond Road over Lawsons Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Pond Road
CrossesLawsons Creek
Location0.52 to 699 - 1.38 to 711
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58472, -79.04338
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2020)
Projected traffic154 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mill Pond Road over Lawsons Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Pond Road over Lawsons 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 2025.

How much traffic does Mill Pond Road over Lawsons Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mill Pond Road over Lawsons Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mill Pond Road over Lawsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.