US Bridges

Winter Harbour Rd. over Popes Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE3-0.1M RTE654 · Structure no. 000000000019239

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter Harbour Rd. over Popes Creek is a concrete slab carrying Winter Harbour Rd. over Popes Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWinter Harbour Rd.
CrossesPopes Creek
Location0.1M RTE3-0.1M RTE654
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyWestmoreland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.16272, -76.94192
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winter Harbour Rd. over Popes Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter Harbour Rd. 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 Winter Harbour Rd. over Popes Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Winter Harbour Rd. over Popes Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Winter Harbour Rd. over Popes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.