Nelsons Bridge Rd over Pamunkey River
King William County, Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nelsons Bridge Rd over Pamunkey River in King William County, Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 639 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 24 of the 32 inventoried bridges in King William County rated fair (75.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
View this bridge on a map → (37.71483, -77.28915)
Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 301 ft |
| Location | Hanover-king William Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000000010664 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in King William County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 0030 over Pamunkey River | 2007 | 19,190 | Fair |
| Route 0033 over Mattaponi River | 2006 | 18,635 | Fair |
| Rte. 33 over West Point Creek | 2006 | 18,635 | Good |
| Wbl Rich/tapp Hwy. over Moncuin Creek | 1956 | 10,232 | Fair |
| Rich./tapp. Hwy. over Moncuin Creek | 1965 | 10,232 | Fair |
| Ebl Route 0360 over Mattaponi River | 1969 | 7,008 | Fair |
All bridges nearby: King William County, VA bridge conditions · every bridge in King William County · Virginia bridges.
Background: how bridge ratings work · what "poor" and "structurally deficient" actually mean · how often bridges are inspected.