US Bridges

Canal Rd. over Totuskey Creek

Fair

Richmond County, Virginia · 3.1M RTE617-1.9M RTE692 · Structure no. 000000000014785

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
733
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal Rd. over Totuskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Canal Rd. over Totuskey Creek in Richmond County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 733 vehicles a day, projected to reach 782 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal Rd.
CrossesTotuskey Creek
Location3.1M RTE617-1.9M RTE692
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyRichmond County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.90997, -76.61565
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic733 (2022)
Projected traffic782 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 Canal Rd. over Totuskey Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Rd. over Totuskey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Canal Rd. over Totuskey Creek carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Canal Rd. over Totuskey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Canal Rd. over Totuskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.