US Bridges

Kings Mill Pike over Sinking Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.75 Fr. 649; 0.05 to 648 · Structure no. 000000000019073

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,993
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Mill Pike over Sinking Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kings Mill Pike over Sinking Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 4,993 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,567 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Mill Pike
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.75 Fr. 649; 0.05 to 648
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60468, -82.12033
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,993 (2022)
Projected traffic5,567 by 2045
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$124.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Mill Pike over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Mill Pike over Sinking 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Mill Pike over Sinking Creek carry?

About 4,993 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kings Mill Pike over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Mill Pike over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.