US Bridges

Old Courthouse RD over Appomattox River

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.52-RT 627 / 0.66-RT 656 · Structure no. 000000000001567

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Courthouse RD over Appomattox River is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Courthouse RD over Appomattox River in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,598 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,127 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Courthouse RD
CrossesAppomattox River
Location0.52-RT 627 / 0.66-RT 656
RouteState Highway 24
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38197, -78.78955
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,598 (2022)
Projected traffic5,127 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 Appomattox River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Courthouse RD over Appomattox River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Courthouse RD over Appomattox River carry?

About 4,598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Courthouse RD over Appomattox River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Courthouse RD over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.