US Bridges

Newman Road over Skimino Creek

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 0.00 MI to York Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000010536

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,431
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newman Road over Skimino Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newman Road over Skimino Creek in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,431 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,763 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNewman Road
CrossesSkimino Creek
Location0.00 MI to York Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36662, -76.71532
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,431 (2022)
Projected traffic1,763 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Newman Road over Skimino Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newman Road over Skimino 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Newman Road over Skimino Creek carry?

About 1,431 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newman Road over Skimino Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Newman Road over Skimino Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.