US Bridges

James River Drive over Wards Creek

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.11 FR 614 & 0.56 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000014021

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,845
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James River Drive over Wards Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying James River Drive over Wards Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,172 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesJames River Drive
CrossesWards Creek
Location0.11 FR 614 & 0.56 to 611
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21631, -77.08122
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,845 (2022)
Projected traffic3,172 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 James River Drive over Wards Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is James River Drive over Wards 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 James River Drive over Wards Creek carry?

About 2,845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James River Drive over Wards Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns James River Drive over Wards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.