US Bridges

Parsons Road over Locust Creek

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · .9 FR 654 & .8 to 680 · Structure no. 000000000030572

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons Road over Locust Creek is a concrete frame carrying Parsons Road over Locust Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 353 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesParsons Road
CrossesLocust Creek
Location.9 FR 654 & .8 to 680
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.90527, -77.71601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2022)
Projected traffic353 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$450 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsons Road over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsons Road over Locust 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Parsons Road over Locust Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Parsons Road over Locust Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons Road over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.