US Bridges

Byrds Mill Rd. over Byrds Mill Pond

Fair

King and Queen County, Virginia · 0.0M KG&QN-0.0M Caroline · Structure no. 000000000010618

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrds Mill Rd. over Byrds Mill Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Byrds Mill Rd. over Byrds Mill Pond in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesByrds Mill Rd.
CrossesByrds Mill Pond
Location0.0M KG&QN-0.0M Caroline
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.97034, -77.14138
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byrds Mill Rd. over Byrds Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byrds Mill Rd. over Byrds Mill Pond 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 2024.

How much traffic does Byrds Mill Rd. over Byrds Mill Pond carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Byrds Mill Rd. over Byrds Mill Pond?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Byrds Mill Rd. over Byrds Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.