US Bridges

Tidewater Trail over Goldenvale Creek

FairPosted for load

Caroline County, Virginia · 10.7M Spot CL-1.3M RTE301 · Structure no. 000000000004367

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,606
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidewater Trail over Goldenvale Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tidewater Trail over Goldenvale Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,606 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,185 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesTidewater Trail
CrossesGoldenvale Creek
Location10.7M Spot CL-1.3M RTE301
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.17407, -77.21838
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,606 (2022)
Projected traffic8,185 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Tidewater Trail over Goldenvale Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidewater Trail over Goldenvale 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tidewater Trail over Goldenvale Creek carry?

About 5,606 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tidewater Trail over Goldenvale Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Tidewater Trail over Goldenvale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.