US Bridges

5th Street over Bailey Creek

Poor

Prince George County, Virginia · SW Carver Ave Int. · Structure no. DAPTRALEE000001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

5th Street over Bailey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Street over Bailey Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th Street
CrossesBailey Creek
LocationSW Carver Ave Int.
Coordinates37.2459, -77.32476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic520 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Street over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street over Bailey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Street over Bailey Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 5th Street over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the Army.