US Bridges

Wbl Rogers Clark over Polecat Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 3.3M I95NBL-7.2M B.G. Cl · Structure no. 000000000004397

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Rogers Clark over Polecat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wbl Rogers Clark over Polecat Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5,242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,653 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Rogers Clark
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location3.3M I95NBL-7.2M B.G. Cl
RouteState Highway 207
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.96774, -77.42901
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,242 (2022)
Projected traffic7,653 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$550 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Rogers Clark over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Rogers Clark 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Rogers Clark over Polecat Creek carry?

About 5,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Rogers Clark over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Rogers Clark over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.