US Bridges

Venter Rd. over Manquin Creek

Fair

King William County, Virginia · 0.8M RTE 605-1.9 RTE 30 · Structure no. 000000000010661

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venter Rd. over Manquin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Venter Rd. over Manquin Creek in King William County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVenter Rd.
CrossesManquin Creek
Location0.8M RTE 605-1.9 RTE 30
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyKing William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74829, -77.17354
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2022)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Venter Rd. over Manquin Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Venter Rd. over Manquin 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 Venter Rd. over Manquin Creek carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Venter Rd. over Manquin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Venter Rd. over Manquin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.