US Bridges

Winterville Road over Guilford Creek

Fair

Accomack County, Virginia · 0.15 to 682 / 0.30 to 187 · Structure no. 000000000000369

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winterville Road over Guilford Creek is a steel culvert carrying Winterville Road over Guilford Creek in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinterville Road
CrossesGuilford Creek
Location0.15 to 682 / 0.30 to 187
RouteCounty Highway 658
Coordinates37.82572, -75.64988
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2017)
Projected traffic246 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Winterville Road over Guilford Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winterville Road over Guilford Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Winterville Road over Guilford Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Winterville Road over Guilford Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Winterville Road over Guilford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.