US Bridges

Kings Hwy. over Popes Creek

FairPosted for load

Westmoreland County, Virginia · 4.2M RTE347-0.7M RTE204 · Structure no. 000000000019218

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,495
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Hwy. over Popes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kings Hwy. over Popes Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,495 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,904 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Hwy.
CrossesPopes Creek
Location4.2M RTE347-0.7M RTE204
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWestmoreland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.16417, -76.94117
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,495 (2022)
Projected traffic7,904 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Kings Hwy. over Popes Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Hwy. over Popes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kings Hwy. over Popes Creek carry?

About 7,495 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kings Hwy. over Popes Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Hwy. over Popes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.