US Bridges

Clarksville Road over Aarons Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.0 to Hal. - 0.0 to Meck · Structure no. 000000000029618

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,332
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarksville Road over Aarons Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarksville Road over Aarons Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,332 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClarksville Road
CrossesAarons Creek
Location0.0 to Hal. - 0.0 to Meck
RouteState Highway 49
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55038, -78.73468
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,332 (2022)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Clarksville Road over Aarons Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarksville Road over Aarons 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Clarksville Road over Aarons Creek carry?

About 1,332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clarksville Road over Aarons Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Clarksville Road over Aarons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.