US Bridges

Benchmark Road over Massaponax Creek

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.1M RTE17-0.4M RTE636 · Structure no. 000000000030927

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,511
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benchmark Road over Massaponax Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Benchmark Road over Massaponax Creek in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,586 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesBenchmark Road
CrossesMassaponax Creek
Location1.1M RTE17-0.4M RTE636
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates38.23626, -77.43821
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,511 (2022)
Projected traffic6,586 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Benchmark Road over Massaponax Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benchmark Road 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 Benchmark Road over Massaponax Creek carry?

About 4,511 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Benchmark Road over Massaponax Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Benchmark Road over Massaponax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.