US Bridges

Judes Ferry Road over Norwood Creek

Good

Powhatan County, Virginia · 2.60 FR 613 & 0.80 to 711 · Structure no. 000000000013845

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,844
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judes Ferry Road over Norwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Judes Ferry Road over Norwood Creek in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,844 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,692 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesJudes Ferry Road
CrossesNorwood Creek
Location2.60 FR 613 & 0.80 to 711
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates37.58436, -77.77298
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,844 (2022)
Projected traffic2,692 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Judes Ferry Road over Norwood Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Judes Ferry Road over Norwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Judes Ferry Road over Norwood Creek carry?

About 1,844 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Judes Ferry Road over Norwood Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Judes Ferry Road over Norwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.