US Bridges

Bethel Hill Road over Hyco River

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.63 to 711-1.47 to Ncl · Structure no. 000000000009310

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Hill Road over Hyco River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bethel Hill Road over Hyco River 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Hill Road
CrossesHyco River
Location0.63 to 711-1.47 to Ncl
RouteCounty Highway 710
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56002, -78.94108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bethel Hill Road over Hyco River built?

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

What condition is Bethel Hill Road over Hyco 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Hill Road over Hyco River carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bethel Hill Road over Hyco River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Hill Road over Hyco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.