US Bridges

Halifax ST RTE 610 over Metcalf Creek

Good

Emporia city, Virginia · 0.04KNOX ST/0.42N Main ST · Structure no. 000000000029673

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,183
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halifax ST RTE 610 over Metcalf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Halifax ST RTE 610 over Metcalf Creek in Emporia city, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,319 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesHalifax ST RTE 610
CrossesMetcalf Creek
Location0.04KNOX ST/0.42N Main ST
RouteCity Street 11
CountyEmporia city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7035, -77.53371
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2022)
Projected traffic1,319 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Halifax ST RTE 610 over Metcalf Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halifax ST RTE 610 over Metcalf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Halifax ST RTE 610 over Metcalf Creek carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Halifax ST RTE 610 over Metcalf Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Halifax ST RTE 610 over Metcalf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.