US Bridges

Washington Street over Harrison Creek

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.0 to Ecl Petersburg · Structure no. 000000000021111

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,154
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Harrison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Street over Harrison Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 14,154 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,782 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesHarrison Creek
Location0.0 to Ecl Petersburg
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates37.23982, -77.36303
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,154 (2022)
Projected traffic15,782 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Washington Street over Harrison Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over Harrison 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over Harrison Creek carry?

About 14,154 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Washington Street over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.