James River Road over Branch of Powell Creek
FairPrince George County, Virginia · 0.36 FR 641 & 0.04 to 639 · Structure no. 000000000014022
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,845
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
James River Road over Branch of Powell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying James River Road over Branch of Powell Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 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 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was James River Road over Branch of Powell Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is James River Road over Branch of Powell 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does James River Road over Branch of Powell Creek carry?
About 2,845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is James River Road over Branch of Powell Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns James River Road over Branch of Powell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.