US Bridges

Shady Place over Trib of Waqua Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · .3 FR Deadend & .1 to RT1 · Structure no. 000000000027715

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Place over Trib of Waqua Creek is a steel culvert carrying Shady Place over Trib of Waqua Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesShady Place
CrossesTrib of Waqua Creek
Location.3 FR Deadend & .1 to RT1
RouteCounty Highway 765
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92183, -77.76961
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Place over Trib of Waqua Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Place over Trib of Waqua 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Place over Trib of Waqua Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shady Place over Trib of Waqua Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Shady Place over Trib of Waqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.