US Bridges

K Road over Wetlands

Good

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.5 S of Lee Drive · Structure no. DAPFORAPH001421

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

K Road over Wetlands is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K Road over Wetlands in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesK Road
CrossesWetlands
Location0.5 S of Lee Drive
Coordinates38.13256, -77.30506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K Road over Wetlands built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is K Road over Wetlands 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K Road over Wetlands carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K Road over Wetlands?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns K Road over Wetlands?

It is owned by the Army.