US Bridges

Penola Rd. over Polecat Creek

Good

Caroline County, Virginia · 2.0M RTE301-4.0M RTE207 · Structure no. 000000000026969

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penola Rd. over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Penola Rd. over Polecat Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 573 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPenola Rd.
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location2.0M RTE301-4.0M RTE207
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.95558, -77.36781
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.3 US tons
Inventory rating79.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2019)
Projected traffic573 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Penola Rd. over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penola Rd. over Polecat 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 Penola Rd. over Polecat Creek carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Penola Rd. over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Penola Rd. over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.