US Bridges

Patrick Henry Hwy. over Turnip Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.4 to 618-0.2 to Camp CO · Structure no. 000000000004837

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Henry Hwy. over Turnip Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patrick Henry Hwy. over Turnip Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrick Henry Hwy.
CrossesTurnip Creek
Location0.4 to 618-0.2 to Camp CO
RouteState Highway 40
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07577, -78.87652
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2022)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Patrick Henry Hwy. over Turnip Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Henry Hwy. over Turnip Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Patrick Henry Hwy. over Turnip Creek carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Henry Hwy. over Turnip Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Patrick Henry Hwy. over Turnip Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.