US Bridges

Sisisky Blvd over Bailey Creek

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · SW of Bld 2607 · Structure no. DAPTRALEE000002

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Sisisky Blvd over Bailey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sisisky Blvd over Bailey Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,210 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSisisky Blvd
CrossesBailey Creek
LocationSW of Bld 2607
Coordinates37.24526, -77.32609
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2015)
Projected traffic7,210 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sisisky Blvd over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sisisky Blvd over Bailey 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 Sisisky Blvd over Bailey Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sisisky Blvd over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Sisisky Blvd over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the Army.