US Bridges

South Point Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck.

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.0M RTE.1-1.1M RTE.208 · Structure no. 000000000028330

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,154
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Point Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying South Point Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck. in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 22,154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,703 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth Point Pkwy
CrossesTributary Massaponax Ck.
Location0.0M RTE.1-1.1M RTE.208
RouteCounty Highway 711
Coordinates38.23304, -77.50366
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic22,154 (2022)
Projected traffic25,703 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 South Point Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Point Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck. 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Point Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck. carry?

About 22,154 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Point Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns South Point Pkwy over Tributary Massaponax Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.