US Bridges

James Madison Pkwy over Machodoc Creek

Fair

King George County, Virginia · 1.5M RTE206-4.9M RTE205 · Structure no. 000000000010551

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,698
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Pkwy over Machodoc Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Madison Pkwy over Machodoc Creek in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 7,698 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,239 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Pkwy
CrossesMachodoc Creek
Location1.5M RTE206-4.9M RTE205
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyKing George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.32462, -77.09409
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.
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 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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,698 (2022)
Projected traffic11,239 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Madison Pkwy over Machodoc Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison Pkwy 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 James Madison Pkwy over Machodoc Creek carry?

About 7,698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison Pkwy over Machodoc Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Pkwy over Machodoc Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.