US Bridges

Route 666 over Tarrara Creek

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.40 to 659/0.80 to 667 · Structure no. 000000000017857

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 666 over Tarrara Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route 666 over Tarrara Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 641 vehicles a day, projected to reach 987 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoute 666
CrossesTarrara Creek
Location1.40 to 659/0.80 to 667
RouteCounty Highway 666
Coordinates36.59501, -77.22739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2018)
Projected traffic987 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$333 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 666 over Tarrara Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 666 over Tarrara Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 666 over Tarrara Creek carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Route 666 over Tarrara Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 666 over Tarrara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.