US Bridges

Patriot HWY over Massaponax Creek

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.4M RTE208-9.6M Carol.Co · Structure no. 000000000017912

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,782
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patriot HWY over Massaponax Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patriot HWY over Massaponax Creek in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 52,782 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77,062 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPatriot HWY
CrossesMassaponax Creek
Location1.4M RTE208-9.6M Carol.Co
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.23504, -77.50185
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,782 (2022)
Projected traffic77,062 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Patriot HWY over Massaponax Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patriot HWY over Massaponax 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Patriot HWY over Massaponax Creek carry?

About 52,782 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Patriot HWY over Massaponax Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Patriot HWY over Massaponax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.