US Bridges

Spriggs Road over Powells Creek

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.00FR640/0.40TO234 · Structure no. 000000000027981

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,418
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spriggs Road over Powells Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spriggs Road over Powells Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,418 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,644 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSpriggs Road
CrossesPowells Creek
Location01.00FR640/0.40TO234
RouteCounty Highway 643
Coordinates38.61733, -77.37237
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,418 (2022)
Projected traffic12,644 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$150.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spriggs Road over Powells Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spriggs Road over Powells Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Spriggs Road over Powells Creek carry?

About 12,418 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spriggs Road over Powells Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Spriggs Road over Powells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.