Stewarts Road over Branch Diascund Creek
PoorPosted for loadNew Kent County, Virginia · 0.03 Mi. to New Kent Co. · Structure no. 000000000010531
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 345
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stewarts Road over Branch Diascund Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewarts Road over Branch Diascund Creek in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 88 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 518 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stewarts Road over Branch Diascund Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Stewarts Road over Branch Diascund Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Stewarts Road over Branch Diascund Creek carry?
About 345 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Stewarts Road over Branch Diascund Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Stewarts Road over Branch Diascund Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.