US Bridges

Wbl over Burke Mill Stream

PoorClosed to traffic

Mathews County, Virginia · Gloucester-Mathews C.Line · Structure no. 000000000011834

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,944
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl over Burke Mill Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Wbl over Burke Mill Stream in Mathews County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 13,944 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,360 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWbl
CrossesBurke Mill Stream
LocationGloucester-Mathews C.Line
RouteState Highway 3
CountyMathews County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46511, -76.44677
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,944 (2022)
Projected traffic20,360 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl over Burke Mill Stream built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl over Burke Mill Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl over Burke Mill Stream carry?

About 13,944 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl over Burke Mill Stream?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl over Burke Mill Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.