US Bridges

E Washington ST over Poor Creek

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · .25E Wythe 06 Puddledock · Structure no. 000000000031852

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,871
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Washington ST over Poor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Washington ST over Poor Creek in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 20,871 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,362 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesE Washington ST
CrossesPoor Creek
Location.25E Wythe 06 Puddledock
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates37.23611, -77.38431
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,871 (2020)
Projected traffic22,362 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Washington ST over Poor Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Washington ST over Poor 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E Washington ST over Poor Creek carry?

About 20,871 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Washington ST over Poor Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns E Washington ST over Poor Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.