US Bridges

Ebl Kings Hwy. over Lambs Creek

Good

King George County, Virginia · 3.6M RTE206-4.9M Staff CO · Structure no. 000000000023463

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Kings Hwy. over Lambs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Kings Hwy. over Lambs Creek in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,448 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEbl Kings Hwy.
CrossesLambs Creek
Location3.6M RTE206-4.9M Staff CO
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.25922, -77.26061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.3 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,581 (2022)
Projected traffic15,448 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ebl Kings Hwy. over Lambs Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Kings Hwy. over Lambs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Kings Hwy. over Lambs Creek carry?

About 10,581 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ebl Kings Hwy. over Lambs Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Kings Hwy. over Lambs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.