US Bridges

Halifax Road over Banister River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 649 - 0.20 Rt 649 · Structure no. 000000000013740

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,438
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halifax Road over Banister River is a steel truss - thru carrying Halifax Road over Banister River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,603 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesHalifax Road
CrossesBanister River
Location0.40 Rt 649 - 0.20 Rt 649
RouteState Highway 57
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82703, -79.31958
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,438 (2022)
Projected traffic1,603 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$168.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halifax Road over Banister River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halifax Road over Banister River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Halifax Road over Banister River carry?

About 1,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halifax Road over Banister River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Halifax Road over Banister River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.