US Bridges

South Point Pkwy over Massaponax Creek

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.2M RTE.1-1.0M RTE.208 · Structure no. 000000000028331

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,154
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Point Pkwy over Massaponax Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Point Pkwy over Massaponax Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,703 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth Point Pkwy
CrossesMassaponax Creek
Location0.2M RTE.1-1.0M RTE.208
RouteCounty Highway 711
Coordinates38.23417, -77.50519
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 Massaponax Creek built?

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

What condition is South Point Pkwy over Massaponax Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does South Point Pkwy over Massaponax Creek carry?

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

How long is South Point Pkwy over Massaponax Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns South Point Pkwy over Massaponax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.