US Bridges

U.S. Route 1 over Pole Cat Creek

FairPosted for load

Caroline County, Virginia · 9.5M Spots CL-2.6M RTE207 · Structure no. 000000000004361

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,258
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 1 over Pole Cat Creek is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Route 1 over Pole Cat Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,863 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 1
CrossesPole Cat Creek
Location9.5M Spots CL-2.6M RTE207
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.96625, -77.49332
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,258 (2022)
Projected traffic5,863 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 U.S. Route 1 over Pole Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 1 over Pole Cat 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 1 over Pole Cat Creek carry?

About 5,258 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is U.S. Route 1 over Pole Cat Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 1 over Pole Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.