US Bridges

Newbill Churchroad over Smallmans Branch

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 2.35 to 603 - 0.90 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000026827

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newbill Churchroad over Smallmans Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Newbill Churchroad over Smallmans Branch in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNewbill Churchroad
CrossesSmallmans Branch
Location2.35 to 603 - 0.90 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85918, -78.82764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$711 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newbill Churchroad over Smallmans Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newbill Churchroad over Smallmans Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Newbill Churchroad over Smallmans Branch carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Newbill Churchroad over Smallmans Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Newbill Churchroad over Smallmans Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.