US Bridges

Wolf Trap Road over Gibson Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 1.09 to 726 - 1.11 to 727 · Structure no. 000000000030085

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Trap Road over Gibson Creek is a concrete frame carrying Wolf Trap Road over Gibson Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 299 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Trap Road
CrossesGibson Creek
Location1.09 to 726 - 1.11 to 727
RouteCounty Highway 716
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7176, -78.80002
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2020)
Projected traffic299 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Gibson Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Trap Road over Gibson 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf Trap Road over Gibson Creek carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wolf Trap Road over Gibson Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Trap Road over Gibson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.