US Bridges

Marquis Road over Pamunkey Creek

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 1.70 from 630 &.48 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000013032

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marquis Road over Pamunkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marquis Road over Pamunkey Creek in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMarquis Road
CrossesPamunkey Creek
Location1.70 from 630 &.48 to 629
RouteCounty Highway 669
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19238, -77.96888
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marquis Road over Pamunkey Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marquis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Marquis Road over Pamunkey Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marquis Road over Pamunkey Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Marquis Road over Pamunkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.