US Bridges

Providence Rd. over Trib. of Timberneck Ck.

Fair

Gloucester County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE17-0.8M RTE635 · Structure no. 000000000008546

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Rd. over Trib. of Timberneck Ck. is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Providence Rd. over Trib. of Timberneck Ck. in Gloucester 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 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 2,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,626 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesProvidence Rd.
CrossesTrib. of Timberneck Ck.
Location0.7M RTE17-0.8M RTE635
RouteCounty Highway 636
Coordinates37.31126, -76.52527
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2022)
Projected traffic2,626 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Providence Rd. over Trib. of Timberneck Ck. built?

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

What condition is Providence Rd. over Trib. of Timberneck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Providence Rd. over Trib. of Timberneck Ck. carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Providence Rd. over Trib. of Timberneck Ck.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Providence Rd. over Trib. of Timberneck Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.