US Bridges

MCB-3 over Aquia Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 1 KM SE of Camp Barrett · Structure no. 2VA00AA

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

MCB-3 over Aquia Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying MCB-3 over Aquia Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 78 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesMCB-3
CrossesAquia Creek
Location1 KM SE of Camp Barrett
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.4911, -77.43425
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$61,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was MCB-3 over Aquia Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is MCB-3 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does MCB-3 over Aquia Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is MCB-3 over Aquia Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns MCB-3 over Aquia Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.