US Bridges

Mt. Hermon Road over Turkey Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.90 FR 604 & 1.10 to 671 · Structure no. 000000000005244

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Hermon Road over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Hermon Road over Turkey Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 574 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Hermon Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.90 FR 604 & 1.10 to 671
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46671, -77.74277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2021)
Projected traffic574 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Mt. Hermon Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Hermon Road over Turkey 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Hermon Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mt. Hermon Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Hermon Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.