US Bridges

The Trail over Courthouse Creek

Fair

King and Queen County, Virginia · 14.7M RT33 & 17.4M RT360 · Structure no. 000000000010582

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Trail over Courthouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying The Trail over Courthouse Creek in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesThe Trail
CrossesCourthouse Creek
Location14.7M RT33 & 17.4M RT360
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates37.67213, -76.87852
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2022)
Projected traffic333 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was The Trail over Courthouse Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Trail over Courthouse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does The Trail over Courthouse Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is The Trail over Courthouse Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns The Trail over Courthouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.