Colonial Trail E over Lower Chippokes Creek
FairSurry County, Virginia · 4.32 Mi.Fr.Ecl Town Surry · Structure no. 000000000018179
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,689
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colonial Trail E over Lower Chippokes Creek is a concrete slab carrying Colonial Trail E over Lower Chippokes Creek in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 93 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.
It carries about 5,689 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,205 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colonial Trail E over Lower Chippokes Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Colonial Trail E over Lower Chippokes 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Colonial Trail E over Lower Chippokes Creek carry?
About 5,689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Colonial Trail E over Lower Chippokes Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Colonial Trail E over Lower Chippokes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.