US Bridges

Garrisonville Rd. over Aquia Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 2.4M RTE644-0.3M RTE643 · Structure no. 000000000018130

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,728
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrisonville Rd. over Aquia Creek is a concrete slab carrying Garrisonville Rd. over Aquia Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, 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 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 15,728 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,142 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGarrisonville Rd.
CrossesAquia Creek
Location2.4M RTE644-0.3M RTE643
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.48493, -77.48849
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,728 (2022)
Projected traffic16,142 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrisonville Rd. over Aquia Creek built?

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

What condition is Garrisonville Rd. over Aquia 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 2024.

How much traffic does Garrisonville Rd. over Aquia Creek carry?

About 15,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garrisonville Rd. over Aquia Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Garrisonville Rd. over Aquia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.