US Bridges

Wbl Kings Hwy. over 4 Stream

FairPosted for load

Stafford County, Virginia · 2.6M KG.GEO.-5.7M Frdburg · Structure no. 000000000018065

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,925
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Kings Hwy. over 4 Stream is a concrete slab carrying Wbl Kings Hwy. over 4 Stream in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,925 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,950 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Kings Hwy.
Crosses4 Stream
Location2.6M KG.GEO.-5.7M Frdburg
RouteState Highway 3
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.2566, -77.38677
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,925 (2022)
Projected traffic15,950 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Kings Hwy. over 4 Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Kings Hwy. over 4 Stream 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 Wbl Kings Hwy. over 4 Stream carry?

About 10,925 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Kings Hwy. over 4 Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Kings Hwy. over 4 Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.