US Bridges

Kings Hwy. over Mattox Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE205-2.1M K.Geo.Co · Structure no. 000000000019219

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,315
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Hwy. over Mattox Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kings Hwy. over Mattox Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6,315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,536 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Hwy.
CrossesMattox Creek
Location0.7M RTE205-2.1M K.Geo.Co
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWestmoreland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.18317, -77.01031
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,315 (2022)
Projected traffic6,536 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mattox Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Hwy. over Mattox 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 Mattox Creek carry?

About 6,315 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kings Hwy. over Mattox Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Hwy. over Mattox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.