US Bridges

John Randolf Blvd. over Reedy Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · .40-HAM.BLD./.50-RT.304 · Structure no. 000000000021788

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,418
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Randolf Blvd. over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying John Randolf Blvd. over Reedy Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 11,418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,731 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Randolf Blvd.
CrossesReedy Creek
Location.40-HAM.BLD./.50-RT.304
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70497, -78.88871
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,418 (2022)
Projected traffic12,731 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$128.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Randolf Blvd. over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Randolf Blvd. over Reedy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does John Randolf Blvd. over Reedy Creek carry?

About 11,418 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is John Randolf Blvd. over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns John Randolf Blvd. over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.