US Bridges

I-95 (sbl) over Polecat Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 2.4M RTE207-3.7M RTE639 · Structure no. 000000000004396

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,777
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sbl) over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (sbl) over Polecat Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 45,777 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,834 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesI-95 (sbl)
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location2.4M RTE207-3.7M RTE639
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.96667, -77.48986
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,777 (2022)
Projected traffic66,834 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 (sbl) over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 (sbl) over Polecat 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (sbl) over Polecat Creek carry?

About 45,777 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sbl) over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 (sbl) over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.