US Bridges

Roundabout Rd. over Maracossic Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.0M KG&QN-0.0M Caroline · Structure no. 000000000010619

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roundabout Rd. over Maracossic Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Roundabout Rd. over Maracossic Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRoundabout Rd.
CrossesMaracossic Creek
Location0.0M KG&QN-0.0M Caroline
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.91301, -77.18567
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2019)
Projected traffic231 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Roundabout Rd. over Maracossic Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roundabout 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 June 2023.

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

About 204 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Roundabout Rd. over Maracossic Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Roundabout Rd. over Maracossic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.