US Bridges

Wbl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek

Fair

King George County, Virginia · 4.3M RTE206-4.2M Staff CO · Structure no. 000000000010541

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWbl Kings Hwy.
CrossesBirchwood Creek
Location4.3M RTE206-4.2M Staff CO
RouteState Highway 3
CountyKing George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.25906, -77.27292
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 Wbl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl 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 Wbl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek carry?

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

How long is Wbl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Kings Hwy. over Birchwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.