US Bridges

Green Valley Road over Black Walnut Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 4.10 to 746 - 0.70 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000028545

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley Road over Black Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Valley Road over Black Walnut Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 224 by 2042. 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).

CarriesGreen Valley Road
CrossesBlack Walnut Creek
Location4.10 to 746 - 0.70 to 600
RouteCounty Highway 778
Coordinates36.87057, -78.72857
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2017)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
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 Green Valley Road over Black Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Valley Road over Black Walnut 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Green Valley Road over Black Walnut Creek carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Green Valley Road over Black Walnut Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley Road over Black Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.