US Bridges

Deer Haven Drive over Turkeycock Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.30 to 57 - 0.00 to 898 · Structure no. 000000000013550

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Haven Drive over Turkeycock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Deer Haven Drive over Turkeycock Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Haven Drive
CrossesTurkeycock Creek
Location0.30 to 57 - 0.00 to 898
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79044, -79.64849
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2021)
Projected traffic149 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Deer Haven Drive over Turkeycock Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Haven Drive over Turkeycock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Haven Drive over Turkeycock Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Deer Haven Drive over Turkeycock Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Deer Haven Drive over Turkeycock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.