US Bridges

Huell Matthews HWY over Coleman Creek

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.16-RT 711/0.32-RT 925 · Structure no. 000000000023366

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,577
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huell Matthews HWY over Coleman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huell Matthews HWY over Coleman Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,762 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuell Matthews HWY
CrossesColeman Creek
Location0.16-RT 711/0.32-RT 925
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59193, -78.89863
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2022)
Projected traffic3,762 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Huell Matthews HWY over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huell Matthews HWY over Coleman 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 Huell Matthews HWY over Coleman Creek carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Huell Matthews HWY over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Huell Matthews HWY over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.