US Bridges

Tidemill Rd. over Northwest Br Sarah Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, Virginia · 0.4M RTE17-0.8M RTE216 · Structure no. 000000000008548

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidemill Rd. over Northwest Br Sarah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tidemill Rd. over Northwest Br Sarah Creek in Gloucester County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 3,352 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTidemill Rd.
CrossesNorthwest Br Sarah Creek
Location0.4M RTE17-0.8M RTE216
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyGloucester County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26853, -76.48821
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,352 (2022)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tidemill Rd. over Northwest Br Sarah Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidemill Rd. over Northwest Br Sarah 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 Tidemill Rd. over Northwest Br Sarah Creek carry?

About 3,352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tidemill Rd. over Northwest Br Sarah Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tidemill Rd. over Northwest Br Sarah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.