US Bridges

Manning Bridge RD over Speights Run

Good

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.35 to 645 / 1.15 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000030517

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
558
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manning Bridge RD over Speights Run is a concrete culvert carrying Manning Bridge RD over Speights Run in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 678 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesManning Bridge RD
CrossesSpeights Run
Location0.35 to 645 / 1.15 to 58
RouteCity Street 643
Coordinates36.69916, -76.6664
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2002)
Projected traffic678 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Manning Bridge RD over Speights Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manning Bridge RD over Speights Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Manning Bridge RD over Speights Run carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Manning Bridge RD over Speights Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Manning Bridge RD over Speights Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.