US Bridges

Cherry Grove Road over Stream

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 1.65MI.FR.INT.RTE:673 · Structure no. 000000000022157

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Grove Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry Grove Road over Stream in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Grove Road
CrossesStream
Location1.65MI.FR.INT.RTE:673
RouteCity Street 678
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57964, -76.61582
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cherry Grove Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Grove 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Grove Road over Stream carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cherry Grove Road over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Cherry Grove Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.