US Bridges

Patrick Henry Road over Turnip Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.50 to 693 - 1.50 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000029318

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Henry Road over Turnip Creek is a concrete frame carrying Patrick Henry Road over Turnip Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrick Henry Road
CrossesTurnip Creek
Location0.50 to 693 - 1.50 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01416, -78.85097
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2021)
Projected traffic181 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Road over Turnip Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Henry 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 April 2024.

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

About 162 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Patrick Henry Road over Turnip Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Henry Road over Turnip Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.