US Bridges

Occupacia Road over Occupacia Creek

Good

Essex County, Virginia · 1.2M RTE658-0.2M RTE17 · Structure no. 000000000026765

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Occupacia Road over Occupacia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Occupacia Road over Occupacia Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOccupacia Road
CrossesOccupacia Creek
Location1.2M RTE658-0.2M RTE17
RouteCounty Highway 637
Coordinates38.04176, -77.00697
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2022)
Projected traffic458 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Occupacia Road over Occupacia Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Occupacia Road over Occupacia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Occupacia Road over Occupacia Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Occupacia Road over Occupacia Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Occupacia Road over Occupacia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.