US Bridges

Turnip Creek Road over Turnip Creek

FairPosted for load

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.44 to 40-0.46 to Campbl · Structure no. 000000000004890

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnip Creek Road over Turnip Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnip Creek 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 213 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnip Creek Road
CrossesTurnip Creek
Location0.44 to 40-0.46 to Campbl
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07911, -78.87291
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2018)
Projected traffic213 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$431 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnip Creek Road over Turnip Creek built?

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

What condition is Turnip Creek 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 October 2024.

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

About 188 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Turnip Creek Road over Turnip Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Turnip Creek Road over Turnip Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.