US Bridges

05000 over Powhatan Creek

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 0.23 MI to Route 614 · Structure no. 000000000026142

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
820 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,792
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

05000 over Powhatan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 05000 over Powhatan Creek in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,792 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,216 by 2042. The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries05000
CrossesPowhatan Creek
Location0.23 MI to Route 614
RouteCounty Highway 5000
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26315, -76.78461
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length820 ft (249.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,792 (2022)
Projected traffic17,216 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 05000 over Powhatan Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 05000 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 05000 over Powhatan Creek carry?

About 11,792 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 05000 over Powhatan Creek?

The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 05000 over Powhatan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.