Thornton Road over Turkey Track Creek
PoorCaroline County, Virginia · 2/3 MI W Jeff Davis DR · Structure no. DAPFORAPH000002
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Thornton Road over Turkey Track Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornton Road over Turkey Track Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thornton Road over Turkey Track Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Thornton Road over Turkey Track Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Thornton Road over Turkey Track Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Thornton Road over Turkey Track Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Thornton Road over Turkey Track Creek?
It is owned by the Army.