US Bridges

White Marsh Rd. over Shingle Creek

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 4.12 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 674 · Structure no. 000000000022129

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,409
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Marsh Rd. over Shingle Creek is a steel culvert carrying White Marsh Rd. over Shingle Creek in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,409 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,686 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Marsh Rd.
CrossesShingle Creek
Location4.12 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 674
RouteCity Street 642
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72111, -76.56699
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic2,409 (2022)
Projected traffic2,686 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Marsh Rd. over Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Marsh Rd. over Shingle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does White Marsh Rd. over Shingle Creek carry?

About 2,409 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is White Marsh Rd. over Shingle Creek?

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

Who owns White Marsh Rd. over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.