US Bridges

Fork Bridge Road over Maracossic Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 2.5MRTE760-0.5MRTE627 · Structure no. 000000000030874

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fork Bridge Road over Maracossic Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fork Bridge Road over Maracossic Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFork Bridge Road
CrossesMaracossic Creek
Location2.5MRTE760-0.5MRTE627
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.92089, -77.1918
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic43 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 Fork Bridge Road over Maracossic Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fork Bridge Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fork Bridge Road over Maracossic Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Fork Bridge Road over Maracossic Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fork Bridge Road over Maracossic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.