US Bridges

Savanna Road over Messongo Creek

Fair

Accomack County, Virginia · 0.15 to 690 / 1.30 to 779 · Structure no. 000000000000375

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savanna Road over Messongo Creek is a steel culvert carrying Savanna Road over Messongo Creek in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSavanna Road
CrossesMessongo Creek
Location0.15 to 690 / 1.30 to 779
RouteCounty Highway 692
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88248, -75.61555
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2022)
Projected traffic242 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Savanna Road over Messongo Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savanna 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Savanna Road over Messongo Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Savanna Road over Messongo Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Savanna Road over Messongo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.