US Bridges

Savannah Road over Messongo Creek

Fair

Accomack County, Virginia · 0.02 FR 690/1.28 to 701 · Structure no. 000000000000374

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savannah Road over Messongo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Savannah Road over Messongo Creek in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSavannah Road
CrossesMessongo Creek
Location0.02 FR 690/1.28 to 701
RouteCounty Highway 692
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88338, -75.61822
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic262 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$119.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Savannah Road over Messongo Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savannah Road over Messongo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Savannah Road over Messongo Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Savannah Road over Messongo Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Savannah Road over Messongo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.