Dryburg Road over Difficult Creek
FairHalifax County, Virginia · 2.00-RT 344 / 0.30-RT 717 · Structure no. 000000000009317
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 166
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dryburg Road over Difficult Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dryburg Road over Difficult Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dryburg Road over Difficult Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dryburg Road over Difficult 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Dryburg Road over Difficult Creek carry?
About 166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dryburg Road over Difficult Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Dryburg Road over Difficult Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.