US Bridges

Partlow Rd. over Ta River

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.9M RTE647-1.2M RTE208 · Structure no. 000000000018043

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,723
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Partlow Rd. over Ta River is a concrete tee beam carrying Partlow Rd. over Ta River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 64 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 3,723 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,151 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesPartlow Rd.
CrossesTa River
Location0.9M RTE647-1.2M RTE208
RouteCounty Highway 738
Coordinates38.13369, -77.61199
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,723 (2022)
Projected traffic4,151 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Partlow Rd. over Ta River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Partlow Rd. over Ta 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 Partlow Rd. over Ta River carry?

About 3,723 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Partlow Rd. over Ta River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Partlow Rd. over Ta River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.