US Bridges

SR 199 over Branch Powhatan Creek

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 0.90 MI to Route 612 · Structure no. 000000000025198

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,784
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 199 over Branch Powhatan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 199 over Branch Powhatan Creek in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 27,784 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,565 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 199
CrossesBranch Powhatan Creek
Location0.90 MI to Route 612
RouteState Highway 199
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28822, -76.75273
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,784 (2022)
Projected traffic40,565 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SR 199 over Branch Powhatan Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 199 over Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 199 over Branch Powhatan Creek carry?

About 27,784 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR 199 over Branch Powhatan Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 199 over Branch Powhatan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.