US Bridges

Lawyers Rd. over Plentiful Creek

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.9M RTE653-1.0M RTE664 · Structure no. 000000000028821

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawyers Rd. over Plentiful Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lawyers Rd. over Plentiful Creek in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 673 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLawyers Rd.
CrossesPlentiful Creek
Location0.9M RTE653-1.0M RTE664
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.17608, -77.84521
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 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 traffic604 (2022)
Projected traffic673 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Lawyers Rd. over Plentiful Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawyers Rd. over Plentiful 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 Lawyers Rd. over Plentiful Creek carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lawyers Rd. over Plentiful Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lawyers Rd. over Plentiful Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.