US Bridges

John Tlyer Mem HWY over Kimages Creek

Fair

Charles City County, Virginia · 0.60 FR 659 & 0.75 to 658 · Structure no. 000000000027195

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,796
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Tlyer Mem HWY over Kimages Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Tlyer Mem HWY over Kimages Creek in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,796 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,578 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Tlyer Mem HWY
CrossesKimages Creek
Location0.60 FR 659 & 0.75 to 658
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCharles City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33811, -77.20544
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,796 (2022)
Projected traffic7,578 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Tlyer Mem HWY over Kimages Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Tlyer Mem HWY over Kimages 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does John Tlyer Mem HWY over Kimages Creek carry?

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

How long is John Tlyer Mem HWY over Kimages Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns John Tlyer Mem HWY over Kimages Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.