US Bridges

Stanfield Rd. over Matta River

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.4M RTE645-2.2M RTE605 · Structure no. 000000000018020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanfield Rd. over Matta River is a concrete tee beam carrying Stanfield Rd. over Matta River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 646 vehicles a day, projected to reach 727 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesStanfield Rd.
CrossesMatta River
Location1.4M RTE645-2.2M RTE605
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.11118, -77.56834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2020)
Projected traffic727 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Stanfield Rd. over Matta River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanfield Rd. over Matta River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Stanfield Rd. over Matta River carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Stanfield Rd. over Matta River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stanfield Rd. over Matta River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.