Turlington Road over Kilby Creek Spillway
PoorPosted for loadSuffolk city, Virginia · 1.10 to 58 / 1.00 to 685 · Structure no. 000000000022159
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,327
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turlington Road over Kilby Creek Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turlington Road over Kilby Creek Spillway in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,595 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turlington Road over Kilby Creek Spillway built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turlington Road over Kilby Creek Spillway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Turlington Road over Kilby Creek Spillway carry?
About 2,327 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Turlington Road over Kilby Creek Spillway?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Turlington Road over Kilby Creek Spillway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.