US Bridges

Amelia Avenue over Courthouse Branch

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.32 FR 681 & 0.14 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000001285

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,892
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amelia Avenue over Courthouse Branch is a steel culvert carrying Amelia Avenue over Courthouse Branch in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 1,892 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,221 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAmelia Avenue
CrossesCourthouse Branch
Location0.32 FR 681 & 0.14 to 360
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34467, -77.98817
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,892 (2022)
Projected traffic2,221 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Amelia Avenue over Courthouse Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amelia Avenue over Courthouse Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Amelia Avenue over Courthouse Branch carry?

About 1,892 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Amelia Avenue over Courthouse Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Amelia Avenue over Courthouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.