US Bridges

Prince George Dr. over Baileys Creek

FairPosted for load

Prince George County, Virginia · .29 to 646 & .01 Scl Hope · Structure no. 000000000014061

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,822
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince George Dr. over Baileys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Prince George Dr. over Baileys Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,822 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,402 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince George Dr.
CrossesBaileys Creek
Location.29 to 646 & .01 Scl Hope
RouteState Highway 156
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27369, -77.28902
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,822 (2022)
Projected traffic11,402 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$390 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prince George Dr. over Baileys Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince George Dr. over Baileys 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Prince George Dr. over Baileys Creek carry?

About 9,822 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Prince George Dr. over Baileys Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Prince George Dr. over Baileys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.