US Bridges

Newland Road over Cat Point Creek

Fair

Richmond County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE 676-0.4M RTE 621 · Structure no. 000000000027344

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
815 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,603
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newland Road over Cat Point Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newland Road over Cat Point Creek in Richmond County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,603 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,787 by 2042. The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesNewland Road
CrossesCat Point Creek
Location0.7M RTE 676-0.4M RTE 621
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyRichmond County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.98376, -76.80949
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length815 ft (248.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,603 (2022)
Projected traffic1,787 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newland Road over Cat Point Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newland Road over Cat Point 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 2024.

How much traffic does Newland Road over Cat Point Creek carry?

About 1,603 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Newland Road over Cat Point Creek?

The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Newland Road over Cat Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.