US Bridges

Suburban Road over Tussocky Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · .01-RT 501 / .59-RT 930 · Structure no. 000000000004291

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suburban Road over Tussocky Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Suburban Road over Tussocky Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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 5 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 1,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,745 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSuburban Road
CrossesTussocky Creek
Location.01-RT 501 / .59-RT 930
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30675, -79.10947
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,745 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Suburban Road over Tussocky Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Suburban Road over Tussocky 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Suburban Road over Tussocky Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Suburban Road over Tussocky Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Suburban Road over Tussocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.