US Bridges

Minnieville Road over Powells Creek

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.10FR2350 0.08TO1436_ · Structure no. 000000000030175

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,887
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minnieville Road over Powells Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Minnieville Road over Powells Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,887 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,909 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 194 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMinnieville Road
CrossesPowells Creek
Location0.10FR2350 0.08TO1436_
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63245, -77.39759
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width194 ft (59.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,887 (2017)
Projected traffic8,909 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minnieville Road over Powells Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minnieville 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Minnieville Road over Powells Creek carry?

About 8,887 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Minnieville Road over Powells Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns Minnieville Road over Powells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.