US Bridges

Village Pkwy over Pen Run Creek

Good

Stafford County, Virginia · .8M Rte. 17-.2M Rte. 1822 · Structure no. 000000000028123

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,878
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Pkwy over Pen Run Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Village Pkwy over Pen Run Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,878 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,672 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVillage Pkwy
CrossesPen Run Creek
Location.8M Rte. 17-.2M Rte. 1822
RouteCounty Highway 1800
Coordinates38.36441, -77.54191
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,878 (2018)
Projected traffic13,672 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Village Pkwy over Pen Run Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Pkwy over Pen Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Village Pkwy over Pen Run Creek carry?

About 8,878 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Village Pkwy over Pen Run Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns Village Pkwy over Pen Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.