US Bridges

Tunnels Mill Road over Bullbeggar Creek

Good

Accomack County, Virginia · 0.65 from 693/0.65 to 705 · Structure no. 000000000030758

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tunnels Mill Road over Bullbeggar Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Tunnels Mill Road over Bullbeggar Creek in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTunnels Mill Road
CrossesBullbeggar Creek
Location0.65 from 693/0.65 to 705
RouteCounty Highway 706
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.96544, -75.58354
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic134 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$126 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tunnels Mill Road over Bullbeggar Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tunnels Mill Road over Bullbeggar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Tunnels Mill Road over Bullbeggar Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tunnels Mill Road over Bullbeggar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Tunnels Mill Road over Bullbeggar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.