US Bridges

Chestnut Road over Bradley Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 2.25 to 501 - 2.65 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000030283

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Road over Bradley Creek is a concrete frame carrying Chestnut Road over Bradley 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 356 vehicles a day, projected to reach 436 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Road
CrossesBradley Creek
Location2.25 to 501 - 2.65 to 647
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87791, -79.05401
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2017)
Projected traffic436 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Chestnut Road over Bradley Creek built?

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

What condition is Chestnut Road over Bradley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Road over Bradley Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Chestnut Road over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Road over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.