US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Horsepen Branch

FairPosted for load

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.78 FR 40 & 0.41 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000006037

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
528
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Horsepen Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Road over Horsepen Branch in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 528 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 771 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesHorsepen Branch
Location0.78 FR 40 & 0.41 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.9571, -77.58083
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2022)
Projected traffic771 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$118 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Courthouse Road over Horsepen Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Road over Horsepen Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Horsepen Branch carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Courthouse Road over Horsepen Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Road over Horsepen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.