US Bridges

Perimeter Rd. over Maracossic Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 2.8M RTE721-0.1M RTE640 · Structure no. 000000000004478

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perimeter Rd. over Maracossic Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Perimeter Rd. over Maracossic Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 413 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPerimeter Rd.
CrossesMaracossic Creek
Location2.8M RTE721-0.1M RTE640
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01548, -77.27937
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic275 (2019)
Projected traffic413 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Perimeter Rd. over Maracossic Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perimeter Rd. over Maracossic 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Perimeter Rd. over Maracossic Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Perimeter Rd. over Maracossic Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Perimeter Rd. over Maracossic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.