US Bridges

Humelsine Parkway over Branch

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 0.23 MI to Route 612 · Structure no. 000000000025209

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,332
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Humelsine Parkway over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Humelsine Parkway over Branch 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 5 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 26,332 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,445 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHumelsine Parkway
CrossesBranch
Location0.23 MI to Route 612
RouteState Highway 199
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30211, -76.74397
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic26,332 (2022)
Projected traffic38,445 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Humelsine Parkway over Branch built?

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

What condition is Humelsine Parkway over Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Humelsine Parkway over Branch carry?

About 26,332 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Humelsine Parkway over Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Humelsine Parkway over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.