US Bridges

Hanover Courthouse over Mechumps Creek

FairPosted for load

Hanover County, Virginia · .52 FR 820 & .13 to 1001 · Structure no. 000000000009450

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,993
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanover Courthouse over Mechumps Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hanover Courthouse over Mechumps Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 7,993 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,438 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesHanover Courthouse
CrossesMechumps Creek
Location.52 FR 820 & .13 to 1001
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.75843, -77.36434
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,993 (2022)
Projected traffic9,438 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$410 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanover Courthouse over Mechumps Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanover Courthouse over Mechumps 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 Hanover Courthouse over Mechumps Creek carry?

About 7,993 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hanover Courthouse over Mechumps Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hanover Courthouse over Mechumps Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.