US Bridges

Brick House Road over Farmers Branch

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.48 to 642 - 1.79 to 746 · Structure no. 000000000030910

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brick House Road over Farmers Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brick House Road over Farmers Branch in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrick House Road
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.48 to 642 - 1.79 to 746
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96433, -78.66817
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2018)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Brick House Road over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brick House Road over Farmers Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brick House Road over Farmers Branch carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Brick House Road over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Brick House Road over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.