US Bridges

Wbl Pochontas TR over Schiminoe Creek

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · 1.34 FR 618 & .68 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000012639

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,719
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Pochontas TR over Schiminoe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wbl Pochontas TR over Schiminoe Creek in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,719 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,431 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Pochontas TR
CrossesSchiminoe Creek
Location1.34 FR 618 & .68 to 615
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45414, -77.08099
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,719 (2022)
Projected traffic5,431 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wbl Pochontas TR over Schiminoe Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Pochontas TR over Schiminoe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Pochontas TR over Schiminoe Creek carry?

About 3,719 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Pochontas TR over Schiminoe Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Pochontas TR over Schiminoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.