US Bridges

Desert Road over Stream

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 1.60 to 678_/ 2.30 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000022095

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desert Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Desert Road over Stream in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 299 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDesert Road
CrossesStream
Location1.60 to 678_/ 2.30 to 675
RouteCity Street 604
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58421, -76.5453
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Desert Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desert Road 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 2025.

How much traffic does Desert Road over Stream carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Desert Road over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Desert Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.