US Bridges

Richmond Hwy. over Accakeek Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 9.4M PR.WM.-6.6M Frdburg · Structure no. 000000000018052

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,612
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Hwy. over Accakeek Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Richmond Hwy. over Accakeek Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 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 13,612 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,518 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond Hwy.
CrossesAccakeek Creek
Location9.4M PR.WM.-6.6M Frdburg
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.40224, -77.42136
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,612 (2022)
Projected traffic16,518 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richmond Hwy. over Accakeek Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond Hwy. over Accakeek Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Richmond Hwy. over Accakeek Creek carry?

About 13,612 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Hwy. over Accakeek Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Hwy. over Accakeek Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.