US Bridges

Ebl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek

Fair

King George County, Virginia · 4.3M RTE206-4.2M Staff CO · Structure no. 000000000010538

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ebl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,448 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEbl Kings Hwy.
CrossesBirchwood Creek
Location4.3M RTE206-4.2M Staff CO
RouteState Highway 3
CountyKing George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.2589, -77.27257
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,581 (2022)
Projected traffic15,448 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ebl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek carry?

About 10,581 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ebl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.