John Tyler Mem HWY over Courthouse Creek
FairCharles City County, Virginia · 0.07 to 155 & 0.50 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000025559
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,475
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Tyler Mem HWY over Courthouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Tyler Mem HWY over Courthouse Creek in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,760 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John Tyler Mem HWY over Courthouse Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is John Tyler Mem HWY over Courthouse 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does John Tyler Mem HWY over Courthouse Creek carry?
About 2,475 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is John Tyler Mem HWY over Courthouse Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns John Tyler Mem HWY over Courthouse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.