US Bridges

Calvary Road over Turkeycock Creek

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.68 to 817-0.52 Fran CO · Structure no. 000000000013586

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calvary Road over Turkeycock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calvary Road over Turkeycock Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 217 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCalvary Road
CrossesTurkeycock Creek
Location0.68 to 817-0.52 Fran CO
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86128, -79.63047
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2021)
Projected traffic217 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Calvary Road over Turkeycock Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Calvary Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Calvary Road over Turkeycock Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Calvary Road over Turkeycock Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Calvary Road over Turkeycock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.