US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Sappony Creek

FairPosted for load

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.00 FR 40 & 0.19 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000006039

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Sappony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Road over Sappony Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. 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 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesSappony Creek
Location1.00 FR 40 & 0.19 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96859, -77.58077
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2022)
Projected traffic771 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$219 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Courthouse Road over Sappony Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Road over Sappony 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Sappony Creek carry?

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

How long is Courthouse Road over Sappony Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Road over Sappony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.