US Bridges

Tabernacle Rd. over Garden Creek

Fair

Mathews County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE 612-0.1M RTE 610 · Structure no. 000000000011838

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tabernacle Rd. over Garden Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Tabernacle Rd. over Garden Creek in Mathews County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 403 vehicles a day, projected to reach 449 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTabernacle Rd.
CrossesGarden Creek
Location0.1M RTE 612-0.1M RTE 610
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyMathews County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40851, -76.28706
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2022)
Projected traffic449 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tabernacle Rd. over Garden Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tabernacle Rd. over Garden 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tabernacle Rd. over Garden Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tabernacle Rd. over Garden Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Tabernacle Rd. over Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.