Allens Mill Road over Difficult Creek
GoodHalifax County, Virginia · 1.32 to 716 - 2.38 to 344 · Structure no. 000000000029827
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allens Mill Road over Difficult Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Allens Mill Road over Difficult Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Allens Mill Road over Difficult Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Allens Mill Road over Difficult 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Allens Mill Road over Difficult Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Allens Mill Road over Difficult Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Allens Mill Road over Difficult Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.