US Bridges

Course Road 3 over Wetlands

Good

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.4 MI S Reservation RD · Structure no. DAPFORAPH001143

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Course Road 3 over Wetlands is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Course Road 3 over Wetlands in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesCourse Road 3
CrossesWetlands
Location1.4 MI S Reservation RD
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04125, -77.28036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Course Road 3 over Wetlands built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Course Road 3 over Wetlands in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Course Road 3 over Wetlands carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Course Road 3 over Wetlands?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Course Road 3 over Wetlands?

It is owned by the Army.