US Bridges

Berry Wharf Rd. over Deep Creek

FairPosted for load

King George County, Virginia · 0.9M RTE218-0.2M Dead End · Structure no. 000000000010566

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Wharf Rd. over Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berry Wharf Rd. over Deep Creek in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBerry Wharf Rd.
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.9M RTE218-0.2M Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyKing George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.32568, -77.06602
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry Wharf Rd. over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry Wharf Rd. over Deep 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 Berry Wharf Rd. over Deep Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Berry Wharf Rd. over Deep Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Wharf Rd. over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.