US Bridges

Turlington Road over Kilby Creek

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.35 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 685 · Structure no. 000000000022158

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,327
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turlington Road over Kilby Creek is a steel culvert carrying Turlington Road over Kilby Creek in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,595 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTurlington Road
CrossesKilby Creek
Location0.35 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 685
RouteCity Street 688
Coordinates36.69821, -76.61818
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,327 (2022)
Projected traffic2,595 by 2045
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 Turlington Road over Kilby Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turlington Road over Kilby 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Turlington Road over Kilby Creek carry?

About 2,327 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Turlington Road over Kilby Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Turlington Road over Kilby Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.