US Bridges

Windsor Dr. over Machodoc Creek

Fair

King George County, Virginia · 2.4M RTE205-3.6M RTE301 · Structure no. 000000000010549

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,408
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windsor Dr. over Machodoc Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windsor Dr. over Machodoc Creek in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,356 by 2042. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWindsor Dr.
CrossesMachodoc Creek
Location2.4M RTE205-3.6M RTE301
RouteState Highway 218
CountyKing George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.28927, -77.06009
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,408 (2022)
Projected traffic9,356 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windsor Dr. over Machodoc Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windsor Dr. over Machodoc 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 2023.

How much traffic does Windsor Dr. over Machodoc Creek carry?

About 6,408 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Windsor Dr. over Machodoc Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Windsor Dr. over Machodoc Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.