Jefferson Davis Hy over Powells Creek
FairPrince William County, Virginia · 00.51FR1901 00.20TO2550 · Structure no. 000000000014159
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39,004
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Davis Hy over Powells Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jefferson Davis Hy over Powells Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 39,004 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,352 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Davis Hy over Powells Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson Davis Hy over Powells 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson Davis Hy over Powells Creek carry?
About 39,004 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Davis Hy over Powells Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Davis Hy over Powells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.