US Bridges

Norwood Rd. over Garnetts Creek

Poor

King and Queen County, Virginia · 1.3M RTE14-1.8M RTE620 · Structure no. 000000000010623

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwood Rd. over Garnetts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norwood Rd. over Garnetts Creek in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNorwood Rd.
CrossesGarnetts Creek
Location1.3M RTE14-1.8M RTE620
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.7881, -76.97246
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Norwood Rd. over Garnetts Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Norwood Rd. over Garnetts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Norwood Rd. over Garnetts Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Norwood Rd. over Garnetts Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Norwood Rd. over Garnetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.