US Bridges

Piedmont Drive over Stream

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.75M RTE620-0.45M RTE628 · Structure no. 000000000026789

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,068
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piedmont Drive over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Piedmont Drive over Stream in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,068 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,215 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPiedmont Drive
CrossesStream
Location1.75M RTE620-0.45M RTE628
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.25435, -77.56719
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic5,068 (2022)
Projected traffic7,215 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Piedmont Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piedmont Drive over Stream 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 Piedmont Drive over Stream carry?

About 5,068 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Piedmont Drive over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Piedmont Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.