US Bridges

Horseshoe Bend RD over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · .32-ECL KEYSV/.90-LUNENB · Structure no. 000000000004971

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Bend RD over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horseshoe Bend RD over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 60 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 182 by 2045. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Bend RD
CrossesRts 15 & 360 Bypass
Location.32-ECL KEYSV/.90-LUNENB
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04626, -78.4708
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic182 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$309.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseshoe Bend RD over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Horseshoe Bend RD over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Bend RD over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Horseshoe Bend RD over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Bend RD over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.