US Bridges

Chincoteague Road over Cockle Creek

Fair

Accomack County, Virginia · 7.16 FR 13/2.78 to Chinco · Structure no. 000000000024953

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,943
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chincoteague Road over Cockle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chincoteague Road over Cockle Creek in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,943 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,403 by 2045. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesChincoteague Road
CrossesCockle Creek
Location7.16 FR 13/2.78 to Chinco
RouteState Highway 175
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.93744, -75.42841
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,943 (2022)
Projected traffic9,403 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Chincoteague Road over Cockle Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chincoteague Road over Cockle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Chincoteague Road over Cockle Creek carry?

About 6,943 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chincoteague Road over Cockle Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Chincoteague Road over Cockle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.