US Bridges

Old Cluster Spr over Stokes Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.50 to 706 - 2.40 to 705 · Structure no. 000000000009305

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cluster Spr over Stokes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Cluster Spr 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 578 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Cluster Spr
CrossesStokes Creek
Location0.50 to 706 - 2.40 to 705
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65595, -78.92076
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2022)
Projected traffic578 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Spr over Stokes Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Cluster Spr over Stokes 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 Old Cluster Spr over Stokes Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Cluster Spr over Stokes Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Old Cluster Spr over Stokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.