US Bridges

Puddledock Road over Harrisons Creek

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · Petersbg & Pr.George Cl · Structure no. 000000000014126

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,259
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puddledock Road over Harrisons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Puddledock Road over Harrisons Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 9,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,324 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPuddledock Road
CrossesHarrisons Creek
LocationPetersbg & Pr.George Cl
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2433, -77.36962
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,259 (2022)
Projected traffic10,324 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$61 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Puddledock Road over Harrisons Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puddledock Road over Harrisons 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Puddledock Road over Harrisons Creek carry?

About 9,259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Puddledock Road over Harrisons Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Puddledock Road over Harrisons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.