US Bridges

Potomac Run Rd. over Potomac Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.5M RTE625-1.9M RTE628 · Structure no. 000000000018140

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,095
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potomac Run Rd. over Potomac Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Potomac Run Rd. over Potomac Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,336 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPotomac Run Rd.
CrossesPotomac Creek
Location0.5M RTE625-1.9M RTE628
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.36098, -77.42059
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,095 (2022)
Projected traffic2,336 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Potomac Run Rd. over Potomac Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potomac Run 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 2024.

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

About 2,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Potomac Run Rd. over Potomac Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Potomac Run Rd. over Potomac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.