US Bridges

Fairground Road over Courthouse Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.56 FR 522 & 1.10 to 634 · Structure no. 000000000008647

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,614
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairground Road over Courthouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairground Road over Courthouse Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 6,614 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,435 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFairground Road
CrossesCourthouse Creek
Location0.56 FR 522 & 1.10 to 634
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69677, -77.87762
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,614 (2022)
Projected traffic9,435 by 2045
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 Fairground Road over Courthouse Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairground Road over Courthouse 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fairground Road over Courthouse Creek carry?

About 6,614 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairground Road over Courthouse Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fairground Road over Courthouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.