US Bridges

Aspen Road over Branch Louse Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.70 to 672 - 0.76 to 748 · Structure no. 000000000024857

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspen Road over Branch Louse Creek is a steel culvert carrying Aspen Road over Branch Louse Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAspen Road
CrossesBranch Louse Creek
Location0.70 to 672 - 0.76 to 748
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates37.03827, -78.82492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aspen Road over Branch Louse Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aspen Road over Branch Louse Creek 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 August 2023.

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

About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aspen Road over Branch Louse Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Aspen Road over Branch Louse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.