US Bridges

W.Patrick Henry RD over Stagg Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 786 & 0.60 to 686 · Structure no. 000000000009383

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Patrick Henry RD over Stagg Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W.Patrick Henry RD over Stagg Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 4,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,675 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Patrick Henry RD
CrossesStagg Creek
Location0.05 FR 786 & 0.60 to 686
RouteState Highway 54
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79179, -77.53984
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,310 (2022)
Projected traffic4,675 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W.Patrick Henry RD over Stagg Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.Patrick Henry RD over Stagg 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W.Patrick Henry RD over Stagg Creek carry?

About 4,310 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W.Patrick Henry RD over Stagg Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W.Patrick Henry RD over Stagg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.