US Bridges

Felgates Road over Felgates Creek

Good

York County, Virginia · 0.5KM SW of West Road · Structure no. 1VA0075

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Felgates Road over Felgates Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Felgates Road over Felgates Creek in York County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFelgates Road
CrossesFelgates Creek
Location0.5KM SW of West Road
Coordinates37.25917, -76.57742
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$71,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Felgates Road over Felgates Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Felgates Road over Felgates 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Felgates Road over Felgates Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Felgates Road over Felgates Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Felgates Road over Felgates Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.