US Bridges

Herring Creek Rd. over Herring Creek

Fair

King William County, Virginia · 0.4M RTE628-3.1M RTE600 · Structure no. 000000000010651

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herring Creek Rd. over Herring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Herring Creek Rd. over Herring Creek in King William County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHerring Creek Rd.
CrossesHerring Creek
Location0.4M RTE628-3.1M RTE600
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyKing William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84626, -77.25852
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herring Creek Rd. over Herring Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herring Creek Rd. over Herring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Herring Creek Rd. over Herring Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Herring Creek Rd. over Herring Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Herring Creek Rd. over Herring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.