US Bridges

James Madison Pkwy over Williams Creek

Fair

King George County, Virginia · 0.9M RTE206-2.6M Md.Line · Structure no. 000000000010556

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Pkwy over Williams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Madison Pkwy over Williams Creek in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,601 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Pkwy
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.9M RTE206-2.6M Md.Line
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyKing George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.3468, -77.06073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,601 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 James Madison Pkwy over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison Pkwy over Williams Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Pkwy over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.