US Bridges

Wrightsville Rd. over Maracossic Creek

Good

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.5M RTE2&301-0.7M RTE709 · Structure no. 000000000026455

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrightsville Rd. over Maracossic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wrightsville Rd. over Maracossic Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWrightsville Rd.
CrossesMaracossic Creek
Location1.5M RTE2&301-0.7M RTE709
RouteCounty Highway 640
Coordinates38.03508, -77.313
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2022)
Projected traffic124 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wrightsville Rd. over Maracossic Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wrightsville Rd. over Maracossic Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

About 111 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wrightsville Rd. over Maracossic Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wrightsville Rd. over Maracossic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.