US Bridges

US Route 17 over Mains Creek Culvert

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · .36 MI to Bainbridge Road · Structure no. 000000000030685

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,853
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 17 over Mains Creek Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 17 over Mains Creek Culvert in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 27,853 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,056 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesUS Route 17
CrossesMains Creek Culvert
Location.36 MI to Bainbridge Road
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.75095, -76.78003
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating76.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,853 (2022)
Projected traffic31,056 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 17 over Mains Creek Culvert built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 17 over Mains Creek Culvert 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 17 over Mains Creek Culvert carry?

About 27,853 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US Route 17 over Mains Creek Culvert?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US Route 17 over Mains Creek Culvert?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.