US Bridges

Wbl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Aylett Creek

Fair

King William County, Virginia · 0.2M K&q CO-3.2M RTE30 · Structure no. 000000000010644

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Aylett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Aylett Creek in King William County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 89 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 7,008 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,233 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWbl Rich. Tapp.Hwy
CrossesAylett Creek
Location0.2M K&q CO-3.2M RTE30
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyKing William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.78484, -77.10591
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,008 (2022)
Projected traffic10,233 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$230 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Aylett Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Wbl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Aylett 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Aylett Creek carry?

About 7,008 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Aylett Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Rich. Tapp.Hwy over Aylett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.