US Bridges

Berry Hill Road over Poplar Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.06-ROS.AVE/0.06-SUM.DR. · Structure no. 000000000028359

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,403
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Hill Road over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Berry Hill Road over Poplar Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,403 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,679 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBerry Hill Road
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.06-ROS.AVE/0.06-SUM.DR.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.69829, -78.91431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,403 (2022)
Projected traffic2,679 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Berry Hill Road over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry Hill Road over Poplar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Berry Hill Road over Poplar Creek carry?

About 2,403 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Berry Hill Road over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Hill Road over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.