US Bridges

Prince George DR over Lees Mill Pond

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.62 FR 638 & 1.26 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000014066

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,087
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince George DR over Lees Mill Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Prince George DR over Lees Mill Pond in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,087 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,327 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince George DR
CrossesLees Mill Pond
Location0.62 FR 638 & 1.26 to 626
RouteState Highway 156
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11028, -77.32463
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,087 (2022)
Projected traffic2,327 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Prince George DR over Lees Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince George DR over Lees Mill Pond 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Prince George DR over Lees Mill Pond carry?

About 2,087 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Prince George DR over Lees Mill Pond?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Prince George DR over Lees Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.