US Bridges

The Trail over Poropotank River

Good

King and Queen County, Virginia · 0.0M GLOU.CO-0.0M K&q CO · Structure no. 000000000031029

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,075
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Trail over Poropotank River is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying The Trail over Poropotank River in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,075 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,071 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesThe Trail
CrossesPoropotank River
Location0.0M GLOU.CO-0.0M K&q CO
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates37.50006, -76.65214
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,075 (2022)
Projected traffic6,071 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 The Trail over Poropotank River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Trail over Poropotank 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does The Trail over Poropotank River carry?

About 5,075 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is The Trail over Poropotank River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns The Trail over Poropotank River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.