US Bridges

Grubby Road over Mikes Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 2.28 to 654 - 1.22 to 682 · Structure no. 000000000025006

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grubby Road over Mikes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grubby Road over Mikes Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 28 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 234 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGrubby Road
CrossesMikes Creek
Location2.28 to 654 - 1.22 to 682
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73081, -78.97317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2020)
Projected traffic234 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Grubby Road over Mikes Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Grubby Road over Mikes Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Grubby Road over Mikes Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Grubby Road over Mikes Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Grubby Road over Mikes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.