US Bridges

Walkerton Road over Mattaponi River

Good

King and Queen County, Virginia · King William-King&queen · Structure no. 000000000024627

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,202 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,958
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkerton Road over Mattaponi River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walkerton Road over Mattaponi River in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,958 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2042. The structure is 1,202 ft (366.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesWalkerton Road
CrossesMattaponi River
LocationKing William-King&queen
RouteCounty Highway 629
Coordinates37.72194, -77.02657
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,202 ft (366.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,958 (2022)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walkerton Road over Mattaponi River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walkerton Road over Mattaponi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Walkerton Road over Mattaponi River carry?

About 1,958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walkerton Road over Mattaponi River?

The structure is 1,202 ft (366.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Walkerton Road over Mattaponi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.