US Bridges

Patrick Henry HWY over Cub Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 1.48-RT.617/0.95-RT.727 · Structure no. 000000000026065

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Henry HWY over Cub Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patrick Henry HWY over Cub Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2045. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrick Henry HWY
CrossesCub Creek
Location1.48-RT.617/0.95-RT.727
RouteState Highway 40
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07938, -78.76388
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2022)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Patrick Henry HWY over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Henry HWY 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Patrick Henry HWY over Cub Creek carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Henry HWY over Cub Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Henry HWY over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.