US Bridges

Colonial Parkway over Felgates Creek

Fair

York County, Virginia · 4.4 Miles Northwest of Ro · Structure no. 4290011P0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,569
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Colonial Parkway over Felgates Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colonial Parkway over Felgates Creek in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,683 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesColonial Parkway
CrossesFelgates Creek
Location4.4 Miles Northwest of Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyYork County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27403, -76.58617
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,569 (2022)
Projected traffic6,683 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$304,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colonial Parkway over Felgates Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonial Parkway over Felgates 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Colonial Parkway over Felgates Creek carry?

About 5,569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colonial Parkway over Felgates Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Colonial Parkway over Felgates Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.