US Bridges

Tillman Road over Main Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.5 FR 611 & 2.5 to 659 · Structure no. 000000000003731

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tillman Road over Main Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tillman Road over Main Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 482 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTillman Road
CrossesMain Creek
Location1.5 FR 611 & 2.5 to 659
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63487, -78.02452
Functional classRural Local

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2022)
Projected traffic482 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$120 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tillman Road over Main Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tillman Road over Main 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 Tillman Road over Main Creek carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tillman Road over Main Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Tillman Road over Main Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.