US Bridges

Taylor RD over Trib to Stearns Creek

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 180 to Redfern Ln. · Structure no. 000000000031347

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,438
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor RD over Trib to Stearns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor RD over Trib to Stearns Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 19,438 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,673 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaylor RD
CrossesTrib to Stearns Creek
Location180 to Redfern Ln.
RouteCity Street 8027
Coordinates36.8593, -76.4062
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,438 (2022)
Projected traffic21,673 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Taylor RD over Trib to Stearns Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor RD over Trib to Stearns 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor RD over Trib to Stearns Creek carry?

About 19,438 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Taylor RD over Trib to Stearns Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor RD over Trib to Stearns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.