US Bridges

Newtown Rd. over Root Creek

Fair

King and Queen County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE652-1.2M RTE627 · Structure no. 000000000010636

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newtown Rd. over Root Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newtown Rd. over Root Creek in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 464 vehicles a day, projected to reach 517 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNewtown Rd.
CrossesRoot Creek
Location0.7M RTE652-1.2M RTE627
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.93363, -77.16239
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2022)
Projected traffic517 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$36 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newtown Rd. over Root Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newtown Rd. over Root 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 Newtown Rd. over Root Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Newtown Rd. over Root Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Newtown Rd. over Root Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.