US Bridges

Sbl Tidewater Trl over Occupacia Creek

Fair

Essex County, Virginia · 8.8M Car CO-11.5M Ncl Tap · Structure no. 000000000006130

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,554
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Tidewater Trl over Occupacia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Tidewater Trl over Occupacia 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 2,554 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,729 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSbl Tidewater Trl
CrossesOccupacia Creek
Location8.8M Car CO-11.5M Ncl Tap
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04449, -77.00541
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,554 (2022)
Projected traffic3,729 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sbl Tidewater Trl over Occupacia Creek built?

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

What condition is Sbl Tidewater Trl over Occupacia 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 Sbl Tidewater Trl over Occupacia Creek carry?

About 2,554 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sbl Tidewater Trl over Occupacia Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Tidewater Trl over Occupacia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.