US Bridges

Sbl Tidewater Trl over Br of Elmwood Ck

Fair

Essex County, Virginia · 3.4M Car CO-33.1M Mdsex C · Structure no. 000000000006139

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

About this bridge

Sbl Tidewater Trl over Br of Elmwood Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Sbl Tidewater Trl over Br of Elmwood Ck 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Tidewater Trl
CrossesBr of Elmwood Ck
Location3.4M Car CO-33.1M Mdsex C
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.08787, -77.07116
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 Sbl Tidewater Trl over Br of Elmwood Ck built?

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

What condition is Sbl Tidewater Trl over Br of Elmwood Ck 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 Br of Elmwood Ck carry?

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

How long is Sbl Tidewater Trl over Br of Elmwood Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Sbl Tidewater Trl over Br of Elmwood Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.