Colonial Parkway over Halfway Creek
FairJames City County, Virginia · 0.9 Miles South of Route · Structure no. 4290022P0000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 852 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,183
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Colonial Parkway over Halfway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Colonial Parkway over Halfway Creek in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2042. The structure is 852 ft (259.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colonial Parkway over Halfway Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colonial Parkway over Halfway 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Colonial Parkway over Halfway Creek carry?
About 1,183 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Colonial Parkway over Halfway Creek?
The structure is 852 ft (259.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Colonial Parkway over Halfway Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.