US Bridges

Old Cluster Spring over Stokes Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.40 to 706 - 0.50 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000009304

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,362
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cluster Spring over Stokes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Cluster Spring over Stokes Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,519 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesOld Cluster Spring
CrossesStokes Creek
Location1.40 to 706 - 0.50 to 58
RouteCounty Highway 704
Coordinates36.67747, -78.90983
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,362 (2022)
Projected traffic1,519 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Old Cluster Spring over Stokes Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cluster Spring over Stokes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Cluster Spring over Stokes Creek carry?

About 1,362 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Cluster Spring over Stokes Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cluster Spring over Stokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.