US Bridges

Sbl Route 0017 over Mt Landing Creek

Fair

Essex County, Virginia · 18.6M Car CO-1.7M Ncl Tap · Structure no. 000000000006131

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0017 over Mt Landing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0017 over Mt Landing Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,932 by 2042. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0017
CrossesMt Landing Creek
Location18.6M Car CO-1.7M Ncl Tap
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates37.9494, -76.88629
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.
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,377 (2022)
Projected traffic4,932 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0017 over Mt Landing Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0017 over Mt Landing 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 Route 0017 over Mt Landing Creek carry?

About 3,377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sbl Route 0017 over Mt Landing Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0017 over Mt Landing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.