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Double Bridges Rd. over Tusekiah Creek

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 0.50 FR 678 & 0.10 to 666 · Structure no. 000000000024176

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Bridges Rd. over Tusekiah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Double Bridges Rd. over Tusekiah Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDouble Bridges Rd.
CrossesTusekiah Creek
Location0.50 FR 678 & 0.10 to 666
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03524, -78.30499
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2022)
Projected traffic283 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$109 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Double Bridges Rd. over Tusekiah Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Double Bridges Rd. over Tusekiah 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Double Bridges Rd. over Tusekiah Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Double Bridges Rd. over Tusekiah Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Double Bridges Rd. over Tusekiah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.