US Bridges

Wolf Trap Road over Banister River

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.35 to 726 - 0.85 to 727 · Structure no. 000000000029906

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Trap Road over Banister River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wolf Trap Road over Banister River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Trap Road
CrossesBanister River
Location1.35 to 726 - 0.85 to 727
RouteCounty Highway 716
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71694, -78.8047
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2020)
Projected traffic299 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Wolf Trap Road over Banister River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Trap Road over Banister River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Trap Road over Banister River carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wolf Trap Road over Banister River?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Trap Road over Banister River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.