US Bridges

Pilkington Road over Occupacia Creek

Good

Essex County, Virginia · 1.5M RTE636-0.9M RTE637 · Structure no. 000000000030446

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilkington Road over Occupacia Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pilkington Road over Occupacia 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 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPilkington Road
CrossesOccupacia Creek
Location1.5M RTE636-0.9M RTE637
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03044, -77.07452
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2020)
Projected traffic228 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Pilkington Road over Occupacia Creek built?

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

What condition is Pilkington 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 Pilkington Road over Occupacia Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pilkington Road over Occupacia Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pilkington Road over Occupacia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.