US Bridges

Tanner Town Road over Taylor Creek

PoorPosted for load

Brunswick County, Virginia · .6 FR 623 & 1. to 639 · Structure no. 000000000003723

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanner Town Road over Taylor Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tanner Town Road over Taylor Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 780 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesTanner Town Road
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location.6 FR 623 & 1. to 639
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74638, -78.02029
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic780 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$860 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tanner Town Road over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanner Town Road over Taylor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Tanner Town Road over Taylor Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tanner Town Road over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tanner Town Road over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.