US Bridges

Red House Road over Cub Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 2.59-RT.672/1.00-RT.665 · Structure no. 000000000004973

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red House Road over Cub Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Red House Road over Cub Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 804 vehicles a day, projected to reach 846 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRed House Road
CrossesCub Creek
Location2.59-RT.672/1.00-RT.665
RouteCounty Highway 727
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15178, -78.76424
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2022)
Projected traffic846 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$800 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red House Road over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red House Road over Cub 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Red House Road over Cub Creek carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Red House Road over Cub Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Red House Road over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.