US Bridges

Riverside Parkway over Matts Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE670-0.4M Dead End · Structure no. 000000000023924

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,442
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Parkway over Matts Creek is a steel culvert carrying Riverside Parkway over Matts Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,442 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,637 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesRiverside Parkway
CrossesMatts Creek
Location0.1M RTE670-0.4M Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 1445
Coordinates38.34104, -77.49883
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,442 (2018)
Projected traffic1,637 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Riverside Parkway over Matts Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Parkway over Matts 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 Riverside Parkway over Matts Creek carry?

About 1,442 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Riverside Parkway over Matts Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Riverside Parkway over Matts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.