US Bridges

Horseshoe Br RD over Stagg Creek

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · 1.0 to 54 & 2.45 to 795 · Structure no. 000000000009566

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Br RD over Stagg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horseshoe Br RD over Stagg Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Br RD
CrossesStagg Creek
Location1.0 to 54 & 2.45 to 795
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79778, -77.53142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$12 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseshoe Br RD over Stagg Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Horseshoe Br RD over Stagg Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Br RD over Stagg Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Horseshoe Br RD over Stagg Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Br RD over Stagg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.