US Bridges

John Tyler Mem HWY over Turkey Island Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.0 to Charles City CO · Structure no. 000000000004802

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,771
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Tyler Mem HWY over Turkey Island Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying John Tyler Mem HWY over Turkey Island Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,771 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Tyler Mem HWY
CrossesTurkey Island Creek
Location0.0 to Charles City CO
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39084, -77.24383
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,771 (2022)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$132 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Tyler Mem HWY over Turkey Island Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Tyler Mem HWY over Turkey Island 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does John Tyler Mem HWY over Turkey Island Creek carry?

About 2,771 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Tyler Mem HWY over Turkey Island Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns John Tyler Mem HWY over Turkey Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.