US Bridges

Philpott Road Ebl over Brandon Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.20 to 696 - 1.20 to 119 · Structure no. 000000000027184

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philpott Road Ebl over Brandon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Philpott Road Ebl over Brandon Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,348 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPhilpott Road Ebl
CrossesBrandon Creek
Location0.20 to 696 - 1.20 to 119
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.58532, -79.11859
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,662 (2022)
Projected traffic5,348 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Philpott Road Ebl over Brandon Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philpott Road Ebl over Brandon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Philpott Road Ebl over Brandon Creek carry?

About 3,662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Philpott Road Ebl over Brandon Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Philpott Road Ebl over Brandon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.