US Bridges

Ebl Rogersclark RD over Polecat Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 3.3M I-95 - 7.2M B.G. Cl · Structure no. 000000000004407

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Rogersclark RD over Polecat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Rogersclark RD over Polecat Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEbl Rogersclark RD
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location3.3M I-95 - 7.2M B.G. Cl
RouteState Highway 207
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.96764, -77.42876
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.7 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 Ebl Rogersclark RD over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Rogersclark RD 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ebl Rogersclark RD over Polecat Creek carry?

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

How long is Ebl Rogersclark RD over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Rogersclark RD over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.