Old Stage Highway over Cypress Creek
FairIsle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.87 Miles from Route 258 · Structure no. 000000000022618
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,150 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,779
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Stage Highway over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stage Highway over Cypress Creek in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 16,779 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,497 by 2045. The structure is 1,150 ft (350.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Stage Highway over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Stage Highway over Cypress 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old Stage Highway over Cypress Creek carry?
About 16,779 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Stage Highway over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 1,150 ft (350.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Old Stage Highway over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.