US Bridges

East Copper Mt DR over Massaponax Creek

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · .4M Rt 2330- .1M Rt 2325 · Structure no. 000000000030868

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Copper Mt DR over Massaponax Creek is a concrete slab carrying East Copper Mt DR over Massaponax Creek in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 327 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 130 ft wide.

CarriesEast Copper Mt DR
CrossesMassaponax Creek
Location.4M Rt 2330- .1M Rt 2325
RouteCounty Highway 2328
Coordinates38.2432, -77.54
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2009)
Projected traffic386 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 East Copper Mt DR over Massaponax Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Copper Mt DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Copper Mt DR over Massaponax Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Copper Mt DR over Massaponax Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns East Copper Mt DR over Massaponax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.