US Bridges

News Road over Powhatan Creek

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 2.35 MI to Route 615 · Structure no. 000000000010530

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,109
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

News Road over Powhatan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying News Road over Powhatan Creek in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,999 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNews Road
CrossesPowhatan Creek
Location2.35 MI to Route 615
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27871, -76.78827
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,109 (2022)
Projected traffic5,999 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 News Road over Powhatan Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is News Road over Powhatan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does News Road over Powhatan Creek carry?

About 4,109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is News Road over Powhatan Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns News Road over Powhatan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.