US Bridges

Battle Drive over Bailey Creek

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 150 NW of Ardennes RD · Structure no. DAPTRALEE00906C

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Battle Drive over Bailey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Battle Drive over Bailey Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBattle Drive
CrossesBailey Creek
Location150 NW of Ardennes RD
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23421, -77.33469
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Battle Drive over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battle Drive over Bailey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Battle Drive over Bailey Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Battle Drive over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Battle Drive over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the Army.