US Bridges

South 6th Street over Shingle Creek

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.15 MI.FR.INT.RTE.T1303 · Structure no. 000000000022166

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,931
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 6th Street over Shingle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South 6th Street over Shingle Creek in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,931 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth 6th Street
CrossesShingle Creek
Location0.15 MI.FR.INT.RTE.T1303
RouteCity Street 1310
CountySuffolk city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72422, -76.56454
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 inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,931 (2022)
Projected traffic5,498 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 6th Street over Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 6th Street 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does South 6th Street over Shingle Creek carry?

About 4,931 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South 6th Street over Shingle Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns South 6th Street over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.