US Bridges

Sussex Drive over Stream

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.09 MI FR I-95 · Structure no. 000000000018247

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,637
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Drive over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Sussex Drive over Stream in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2,637 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSussex Drive
CrossesStream
Location1.09 MI FR I-95
RouteState Highway 40
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94492, -77.41126
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,637 (2022)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sussex Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sussex Drive over Stream 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 Sussex Drive over Stream carry?

About 2,637 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sussex Drive over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Sussex Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.