US Bridges

James Monroe Hwy. over Mattox Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Virginia · 1.3M RTE3-3.2M RTE205Y · Structure no. 000000000027819

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,775
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Monroe Hwy. over Mattox Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Monroe Hwy. over Mattox Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,554 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJames Monroe Hwy.
CrossesMattox Creek
Location1.3M RTE3-3.2M RTE205Y
RouteState Highway 205
CountyWestmoreland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19898, -77.00695
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,775 (2022)
Projected traffic7,554 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 James Monroe Hwy. over Mattox Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Monroe Hwy. over Mattox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does James Monroe Hwy. over Mattox Creek carry?

About 6,775 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Monroe Hwy. over Mattox Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns James Monroe Hwy. over Mattox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.