US Bridges

Bourne Road over Taylors Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.75 to 610 & 2.73 to 33 · Structure no. 000000000009493

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bourne Road over Taylors Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bourne Road over Taylors Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 249 vehicles a day, projected to reach 374 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBourne Road
CrossesTaylors Creek
Location0.75 to 610 & 2.73 to 33
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80099, -77.74074
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2020)
Projected traffic374 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bourne Road over Taylors Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bourne Road over Taylors 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bourne Road over Taylors Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bourne Road over Taylors Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bourne Road over Taylors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.