US Bridges

Kings Highway over 10 Stream

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 5.5M KG.GEO.-2.8M Frdburg · Structure no. 000000000018066

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over 10 Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Kings Highway over 10 Stream in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 21,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,510 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKings Highway
Crosses10 Stream
Location5.5M KG.GEO.-2.8M Frdburg
RouteState Highway 3
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.27856, -77.42745
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,850 (2022)
Projected traffic28,510 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Kings Highway over 10 Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Highway over 10 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 Kings Highway over 10 Stream carry?

About 21,850 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kings Highway over 10 Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Kings Highway over 10 Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.