Wbl Pocahontas TR over Diascund Creek
FairNew Kent County, Virginia · New Kent & James Cty Cl · Structure no. 000000000012655
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wbl Pocahontas TR over Diascund Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Pocahontas TR over Diascund Creek in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,965 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wbl Pocahontas TR over Diascund Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wbl Pocahontas TR over Diascund 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wbl Pocahontas TR over Diascund Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wbl Pocahontas TR over Diascund Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Wbl Pocahontas TR over Diascund Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.