US Bridges

Providence Rd. over Timberneck Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, Virginia · 1.3M RTE17-0.2M RTE635 · Structure no. 000000000008547

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
666
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Rd. over Timberneck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Providence Rd. over Timberneck Creek 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 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 666 vehicles a day, projected to reach 845 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesProvidence Rd.
CrossesTimberneck Creek
Location1.3M RTE17-0.2M RTE635
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyGloucester County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31915, -76.53191
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2012)
Projected traffic845 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 Timberneck Creek built?

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

What condition is Providence Rd. over Timberneck Creek 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 Timberneck Creek carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Providence Rd. over Timberneck Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Providence Rd. over Timberneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.