US Bridges

Nbl Tidewater Trl over Stillwater Creek

Fair

Essex County, Virginia · 1.5M CAR.CL-34.93M Midsex · Structure no. 000000000006129

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,635
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Tidewater Trl over Stillwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nbl Tidewater Trl over Stillwater Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,635 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,847 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Tidewater Trl
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location1.5M CAR.CL-34.93M Midsex
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates38.10637, -77.09415
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,635 (2022)
Projected traffic3,847 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nbl Tidewater Trl over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Tidewater Trl over Stillwater 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Tidewater Trl over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 2,635 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl Tidewater Trl over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nbl Tidewater Trl over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.