US Bridges

Spring Cottage Rd. over Mattaponi River

FairClosed to traffic

King and Queen County, Virginia · 0.0M K.WM.CO-0.0M K&q CO · Structure no. 000000000010620

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Cottage Rd. over Mattaponi River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Spring Cottage Rd. over Mattaponi River in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Cottage Rd.
CrossesMattaponi River
Location0.0M K.WM.CO-0.0M K&q CO
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88377, -77.16489
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Spring Cottage Rd. over Mattaponi River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Cottage Rd. over Mattaponi River 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Spring Cottage Rd. over Mattaponi River carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Cottage Rd. over Mattaponi River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Cottage Rd. over Mattaponi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.