US Bridges

John Tyler Mem HWY over Parrish Hill Creek

Fair

Charles City County, Virginia · 0.5 to 619 & 0.25 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000004798

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,475
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Tyler Mem HWY over Parrish Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying John Tyler Mem HWY over Parrish Hill Creek in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,760 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Tyler Mem HWY
CrossesParrish Hill Creek
Location0.5 to 619 & 0.25 to 615
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCharles City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34029, -77.05762
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,475 (2022)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 John Tyler Mem HWY over Parrish Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Tyler Mem HWY over Parrish Hill 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 October 2023.

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

About 2,475 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is John Tyler Mem HWY over Parrish Hill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns John Tyler Mem HWY over Parrish Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.