Colonial Parkway over Kings Creek
FairYork County, Virginia · 6.4 Miles Northwest of U. · Structure no. 4290012P0000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 624 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,569
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Colonial Parkway over Kings Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colonial Parkway over Kings Creek in York County, Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 92 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 5,569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,683 by 2042. The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colonial Parkway over Kings Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Colonial Parkway over Kings 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 Kings Creek carry?
About 5,569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Colonial Parkway over Kings Creek?
The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Colonial Parkway over Kings Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.