US Bridges

Piedmont Drive over Massaponax Creek

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.1M RTE620-1.1M RTE628 · Structure no. 000000000026790

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piedmont Drive over Massaponax Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Piedmont Drive over Massaponax Creek 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 7,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,527 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPiedmont Drive
CrossesMassaponax Creek
Location1.1M RTE620-1.1M RTE628
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.26143, -77.56016
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,210 (2022)
Projected traffic10,527 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 Massaponax Creek built?

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

What condition is Piedmont Drive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Piedmont Drive over Massaponax Creek carry?

About 7,210 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Piedmont Drive over Massaponax Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Piedmont Drive over Massaponax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.