US Bridges

Route 0227 over Urbanna Creek

Fair

Middlesex County, Virginia · 0.0M SCLURBANA-2.4M RTE33 · Structure no. 000000000012088

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,053 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
3,219
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0227 over Urbanna Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0227 over Urbanna Creek in Middlesex County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,589 by 2042. The structure is 1,053 ft (320.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0227
CrossesUrbanna Creek
Location0.0M SCLURBANA-2.4M RTE33
RouteState Highway 227
CountyMiddlesex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.63066, -76.5719
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,053 ft (320.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,219 (2022)
Projected traffic3,589 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0227 over Urbanna Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0227 over Urbanna 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0227 over Urbanna Creek carry?

About 3,219 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0227 over Urbanna Creek?

The structure is 1,053 ft (320.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0227 over Urbanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.