James River Road over Powell Creek
PoorPrince George County, Virginia · 0.28 FR 641 & 0.12 to 639 · Structure no. 000000000014023
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,845
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
James River Road over Powell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying James River Road over Powell Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,172 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was James River Road over Powell Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is James River Road over Powell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does James River Road over Powell Creek carry?
About 2,845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is James River Road over Powell Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns James River Road over Powell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.