US Bridges

Crystal Hill Road over Little Terrible Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 2.70 to 626 - 0.30 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000031649

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal Hill Road over Little Terrible Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crystal Hill Road over Little Terrible Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 502 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCrystal Hill Road
CrossesLittle Terrible Creek
Location2.70 to 626 - 0.30 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84324, -78.94749
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic502 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$494.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crystal Hill Road over Little Terrible Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crystal Hill Road over Little Terrible 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Crystal Hill Road over Little Terrible Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Crystal Hill Road over Little Terrible Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Hill Road over Little Terrible Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.