US Bridges

South Church ST over Cypress Creek

Poor

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.62 Mile from Route 258 · Structure no. 000000000022615

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,501 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,582
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Church ST over Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Church ST over Cypress Creek in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,799 by 2042. The structure is 1,501 ft (457.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouth Church ST
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.62 Mile from Route 258
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates36.98213, -76.62264
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,501 ft (457.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,582 (2022)
Projected traffic11,799 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Church ST over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Church ST over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does South Church ST over Cypress Creek carry?

About 10,582 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Church ST over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 1,501 ft (457.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns South Church ST over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.