US Bridges

John Tyler Mem HWY over Herring Creek

Fair

Charles City County, Virginia · .03 FR 640W & .12 to 640E · Structure no. 000000000004796

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,796
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Tyler Mem HWY over Herring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Tyler Mem HWY over Herring Creek in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 72 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 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 6,796 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,578 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Tyler Mem HWY
CrossesHerring Creek
Location.03 FR 640W & .12 to 640E
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCharles City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33028, -77.18306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,796 (2022)
Projected traffic7,578 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$320 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Tyler Mem HWY over Herring Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is John Tyler Mem HWY over Herring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does John Tyler Mem HWY over Herring Creek carry?

About 6,796 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is John Tyler Mem HWY over Herring Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns John Tyler Mem HWY over Herring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.