US Bridges

South Boston Road over Wolfe Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.04-HALIFAX / 3.28-RT 62 · Structure no. 000000000013495

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,025
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Boston Road over Wolfe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying South Boston Road over Wolfe Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 4,025 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,878 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Boston Road
CrossesWolfe Creek
Location0.04-HALIFAX / 3.28-RT 62
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58131, -79.20372
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,025 (2022)
Projected traffic5,878 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$941 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Boston Road over Wolfe Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Boston Road over Wolfe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does South Boston Road over Wolfe Creek carry?

About 4,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Boston Road over Wolfe Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns South Boston Road over Wolfe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.