US Bridges

Carrollton Blvd over Chuckatuck Creek

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 2.45 Miles to Route 258 · Structure no. 000000000022026

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,537 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrollton Blvd over Chuckatuck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrollton Blvd over Chuckatuck Creek in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 15,339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,410 by 2045. The structure is 2,537 ft (773.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCarrollton Blvd
CrossesChuckatuck Creek
Location2.45 Miles to Route 258
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91152, -76.50062
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+32 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,537 ft (773.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,339 (2022)
Projected traffic16,410 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carrollton Blvd over Chuckatuck Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrollton Blvd over Chuckatuck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Carrollton Blvd over Chuckatuck Creek carry?

About 15,339 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Carrollton Blvd over Chuckatuck Creek?

The structure is 2,537 ft (773.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Carrollton Blvd over Chuckatuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.