US Bridges

Dahlgren Road over Peppermill Creek

Good

King George County, Virginia · 5.7M RTE3-0.6M RTE218 · Structure no. 000000000025674

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,491
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dahlgren Road over Peppermill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dahlgren Road over Peppermill Creek in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9,491 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,857 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDahlgren Road
CrossesPeppermill Creek
Location5.7M RTE3-0.6M RTE218
RouteState Highway 206
Coordinates38.32478, -77.13284
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,491 (2022)
Projected traffic13,857 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dahlgren Road over Peppermill Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dahlgren Road over Peppermill 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 Dahlgren Road over Peppermill Creek carry?

About 9,491 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dahlgren Road over Peppermill Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Dahlgren Road over Peppermill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.