US Bridges

Matthews Mill Road over Pamunkey Creek

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · .60 from 629 &1.25 to 677 · Structure no. 000000000012998

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthews Mill Road over Pamunkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matthews Mill Road over Pamunkey Creek in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 84 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 6 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMatthews Mill Road
CrossesPamunkey Creek
Location.60 from 629 &1.25 to 677
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19333, -77.98439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Matthews Mill Road over Pamunkey Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Matthews Mill Road over Pamunkey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Matthews Mill Road over Pamunkey Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Matthews Mill Road over Pamunkey Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Matthews Mill Road over Pamunkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.