EBL POCAHONTAS TR
Carrying EBL POCAHONTAS TR over TOE INK SWAMP
0.03 TO 640 & 0.20 TO 106, New Kent, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EBL POCAHONTAS TR
The EBL POCAHONTAS TR bridge in New Kent, Virginia carries EBL POCAHONTAS TR over TOE INK SWAMP. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.2 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,728 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EBL POCAHONTAS TR compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1947
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 17.2 m (56 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.9 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,728 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000012641
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
EBL POCAHONTAS TR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare EBL POCAHONTAS TR against other structures in New Kent and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EBL POCAHONTAS TR?
EBL POCAHONTAS TR in New Kent, Virginia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EBL POCAHONTAS TR inspected?
EBL POCAHONTAS TR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,728 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EBL POCAHONTAS TR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EBL POCAHONTAS TR?
EBL POCAHONTAS TR has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EBL POCAHONTAS TR?
EBL POCAHONTAS TR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is EBL POCAHONTAS TR and does age affect safety?
EBL POCAHONTAS TR was built in 1947, making it 79 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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