US Bridges

East Hyco Road over Hyco River

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 2.55 FR 658-0.28 to 920 · Structure no. 000000000009336

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Hyco Road over Hyco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Hyco Road over Hyco River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEast Hyco Road
CrossesHyco River
Location2.55 FR 658-0.28 to 920
RouteCounty Highway 744
Coordinates36.61221, -78.85097
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2022)
Projected traffic533 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 East Hyco Road over Hyco River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Hyco Road over Hyco River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East Hyco Road over Hyco River carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Hyco Road over Hyco River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns East Hyco Road over Hyco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.