US Bridges

Mulberry Rd. over Totuskey Creek

FairPosted for load

Richmond County, Virginia · 1.7M RTE3-1.2M RTE627 · Structure no. 000000000014794

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry Rd. over Totuskey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mulberry Rd. over Totuskey Creek in Richmond 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMulberry Rd.
CrossesTotuskey Creek
Location1.7M RTE3-1.2M RTE627
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyRichmond County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.91325, -76.65771
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2022)
Projected traffic377 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mulberry Rd. over Totuskey Creek built?

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

What condition is Mulberry 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 2024.

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

About 338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry Rd. over Totuskey Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry Rd. over Totuskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.