US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Babbits Branch

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 2.02 FR 623& 1.70 to 35 · Structure no. 000000000014046

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Babbits Branch is a concrete culvert carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Babbits Branch in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 41,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,726 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesBabbits Branch
Location2.02 FR 623& 1.70 to 35
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.06088, -77.37446
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,010 (2022)
Projected traffic45,726 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 INTERSTATE-95 over Babbits Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Babbits Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Babbits Branch carry?

About 41,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Babbits Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Babbits Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.