US Bridges

West River Rd. over Herring Creek

Good

King William County, Virginia · 2.3M RTE360-0.1M RTE607 · Structure no. 000000000028758

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,742
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West River Rd. over Herring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West River Rd. over Herring Creek in King William County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,742 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesWest River Rd.
CrossesHerring Creek
Location2.3M RTE360-0.1M RTE607
RouteCounty Highway 600
Coordinates37.81033, -77.125
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,742 (2022)
Projected traffic1,924 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 West River Rd. over Herring Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is West River Rd. over Herring 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 March 2024.

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

About 1,742 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West River Rd. over Herring Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns West River Rd. over Herring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.