US Bridges

Woodsdale Road over Hyco River

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.30 to 711-0.04 to Ncl · Structure no. 000000000009313

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodsdale Road over Hyco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodsdale 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 296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 444 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodsdale Road
CrossesHyco River
Location1.30 to 711-0.04 to Ncl
RouteCounty Highway 714
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.54266, -78.96312
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2020)
Projected traffic444 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Woodsdale Road over Hyco River built?

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

What condition is Woodsdale 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 Woodsdale Road over Hyco River carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Woodsdale Road over Hyco River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Woodsdale Road over Hyco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.