US Bridges

Burkes Bridge Rd. over Mattaponi River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.6M RTE601-0.0M RTE623 · Structure no. 000000000004492

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkes Bridge Rd. over Mattaponi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burkes Bridge Rd. over Mattaponi River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2045. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkes Bridge Rd.
CrossesMattaponi River
Location1.6M RTE601-0.0M RTE623
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.94218, -77.32074
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2019)
Projected traffic84 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burkes Bridge Rd. over Mattaponi River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkes Bridge Rd. over Mattaponi River 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 Burkes Bridge Rd. over Mattaponi River carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Burkes Bridge Rd. over Mattaponi River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Burkes Bridge Rd. over Mattaponi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.