US Bridges

Richmond Hwy. over Potomac Creek

Good

Stafford County, Virginia · 11.8M PR.WM-4.1M Frdburg_ · Structure no. 000000000030214

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,932
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Hwy. over Potomac Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Hwy. over Potomac Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,932 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,519 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRichmond Hwy.
CrossesPotomac Creek
Location11.8M PR.WM-4.1M Frdburg_
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.37617, -77.45114
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,932 (2021)
Projected traffic21,519 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Richmond Hwy. over Potomac Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond Hwy. over Potomac 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Richmond Hwy. over Potomac Creek carry?

About 18,932 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Hwy. over Potomac Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Hwy. over Potomac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.