US Bridges

Nbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · Caroline - Essex Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000004374

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,753
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,753 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,019 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Tidewater Trl.
CrossesPortobago Creek
LocationCaroline - Essex Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.12219, -77.11357
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic2,753 (2022)
Projected traffic4,019 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago 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 Nbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek carry?

About 2,753 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek?

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

Who owns Nbl Tidewater Trl. over Portobago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.