US Bridges

Sutphin Road over Poplar Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · .12-JEWEL/.03-PORTER Lane · Structure no. 000000000030130

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutphin Road over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sutphin Road over Poplar Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 49 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSutphin Road
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location.12-JEWEL/.03-PORTER Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70878, -78.92036
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1990)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Sutphin Road over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Sutphin Road over Poplar 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sutphin Road over Poplar Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Sutphin Road over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Sutphin Road over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.