US Bridges

Colonial Parkway over Paper Mill Creek

Fair

Williamsburg city, Virginia · 0.7 Miles North of Route · Structure no. 4290040P0000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,185
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Colonial Parkway over Paper Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colonial Parkway over Paper Mill Creek in Williamsburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,622 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long.

CarriesColonial Parkway
CrossesPaper Mill Creek
Location0.7 Miles North of Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates37.25772, -76.70239
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,185 (2022)
Projected traffic2,622 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$60,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colonial Parkway over Paper Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonial Parkway over Paper Mill 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 Paper Mill Creek carry?

About 2,185 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Colonial Parkway over Paper Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Colonial Parkway over Paper Mill Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.