US Bridges

Vontay Road over Turkey Creek

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · 1.65 Louisa Cl & 0.3 617 · Structure no. 000000000009487

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vontay Road over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vontay Road over Turkey Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 388 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesVontay Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.65 Louisa Cl & 0.3 617
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.75484, -77.76278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2020)
Projected traffic388 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$215 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vontay Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vontay Road over Turkey 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Vontay Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Vontay Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Vontay Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.