US Bridges

Church Lane over Tignor Creek

Good

Essex County, Virginia · 0.01M NCL-1.18M Scl Tapp. · Structure no. 000000000029891

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Lane over Tignor Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Lane over Tignor Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,755 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,203 by 2045. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Lane
CrossesTignor Creek
Location0.01M NCL-1.18M Scl Tapp.
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.93371, -76.86439
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,755 (2022)
Projected traffic7,203 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Church Lane over Tignor Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Lane over Tignor 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 Church Lane over Tignor Creek carry?

About 6,755 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Church Lane over Tignor Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Church Lane over Tignor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.