US Bridges

Smiths Mill Road over Turnip Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.58 to CAMP.-1.10 to 672 · Structure no. 000000000004887

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiths Mill Road over Turnip Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smiths Mill Road over Turnip Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSmiths Mill Road
CrossesTurnip Creek
Location0.58 to CAMP.-1.10 to 672
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13985, -78.84327
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2018)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
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 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 Smiths Mill Road over Turnip Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiths Mill Road over Turnip 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Smiths Mill Road over Turnip Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Smiths Mill Road over Turnip Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Smiths Mill Road over Turnip Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.