US Bridges

Old Courthouse RD over West Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.70 FR 640 & 0.85 to 607 · Structure no. 000000000001281

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Courthouse RD over West Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Courthouse RD over West Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Courthouse RD
CrossesWest Creek
Location0.70 FR 640 & 0.85 to 607
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26414, -78.0235
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2021)
Projected traffic228 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old Courthouse RD over West Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Courthouse RD over West 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Courthouse RD over West Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Old Courthouse RD over West Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Courthouse RD over West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.