US Bridges

Fletcher Chapel RD over CSX Railroad

Fair

King George County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE3-2.3M RTE218 · Structure no. 000000000010560

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,149
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Chapel RD over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fletcher Chapel RD over CSX Railroad in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 2,149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,138 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFletcher Chapel RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.7M RTE3-2.3M RTE218
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyKing George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.27103, -77.32843
Functional classRural Local

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.
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,149 (2022)
Projected traffic3,138 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fletcher Chapel RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher Chapel RD over CSX Railroad 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 Fletcher Chapel RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,149 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fletcher Chapel RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Chapel RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.