Poorhouse Road over Courthouse Creek
FairGoochland County, Virginia · 0.50 FR 522 & 0.10 to 672 · Structure no. 000000000008649
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poorhouse Road over Courthouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Poorhouse Road over Courthouse Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,040 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poorhouse Road over Courthouse Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poorhouse 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 Poorhouse Road over Courthouse Creek carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Poorhouse Road over Courthouse Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Poorhouse Road over Courthouse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.