US Bridges

Brooke Road over Trib. Potomac Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 2.3M RTE607-1.8M RTE628 · Structure no. 000000000018128

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooke Road over Trib. Potomac Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brooke Road over Trib. Potomac Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 93 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooke Road
CrossesTrib. Potomac Creek
Location2.3M RTE607-1.8M RTE628
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34918, -77.39603
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooke Road over Trib. Potomac Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Brooke Road over Trib. 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 Road over Trib. Potomac Creek carry?

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

How long is Brooke Road over Trib. Potomac Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brooke Road over Trib. Potomac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.