US Bridges

Brooke Rd. over Potomac Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 2.5M RTE607-1.6M RTE628 · Structure no. 000000000018126

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooke Rd. over Potomac Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooke Rd. over Potomac Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 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 5,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,287 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooke Rd.
CrossesPotomac Creek
Location2.5M RTE607-1.6M RTE628
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.35645, -77.39573
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,010 (2022)
Projected traffic5,287 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooke Rd. over Potomac Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Brooke Rd. over Potomac 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brooke Rd. over Potomac Creek carry?

About 5,010 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brooke Rd. over Potomac Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brooke Rd. over Potomac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.