US Bridges

Aspen Wall Road over Louse Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 1.78 to 678 - 0.80 to 617 · Structure no. 000000000004897

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspen Wall Road over Louse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Aspen Wall Road over Louse Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 218 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAspen Wall Road
CrossesLouse Creek
Location1.78 to 678 - 0.80 to 617
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03279, -78.79619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2021)
Projected traffic218 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$101.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aspen Wall Road over Louse Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aspen Wall Road over Louse 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Aspen Wall Road over Louse Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Aspen Wall Road over Louse Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Aspen Wall Road over Louse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.