US Bridges

Pocahontas Trail over Windsor Shades Creek

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · 0.16 to 629 & 0.06 T0 628 · Structure no. 000000000012647

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,815
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocahontas Trail over Windsor Shades Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pocahontas Trail over Windsor Shades Creek in New Kent 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 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 4,815 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,088 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPocahontas Trail
CrossesWindsor Shades Creek
Location0.16 to 629 & 0.06 T0 628
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42917, -76.98751
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
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,815 (2022)
Projected traffic5,088 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Pocahontas Trail over Windsor Shades Creek built?

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

What condition is Pocahontas Trail over Windsor Shades 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pocahontas Trail over Windsor Shades Creek carry?

About 4,815 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pocahontas Trail over Windsor Shades Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pocahontas Trail over Windsor Shades Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.