US Bridges

Diascund Road over Diascund Creek

Good

James City County, Virginia · 0.87 MI to Route 603 · Structure no. 000000000030285

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diascund Road over Diascund Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Diascund Road over Diascund Creek in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 677 vehicles a day, projected to reach 970 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDiascund Road
CrossesDiascund Creek
Location0.87 MI to Route 603
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40479, -76.89052
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2016)
Projected traffic970 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Diascund Road over Diascund Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diascund Road over Diascund Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Diascund Road over Diascund Creek carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Diascund Road over Diascund Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Diascund Road over Diascund Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.