Birch Elmo Road over Birch Creek
GoodHalifax County, Virginia · 0.70 to 685 - 1.70 to 849 · Structure no. 000000000025045
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 84
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Elmo Road over Birch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Birch Elmo Road over Birch Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Elmo Road over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Elmo Road over Birch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Birch Elmo Road over Birch Creek carry?
About 84 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Birch Elmo Road over Birch Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Elmo Road over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.