US Bridges

E Jack Jouett RD over Foster Creek

Good

Louisa County, Virginia · .75 from 626 & .85 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000011510

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jack Jouett RD over Foster Creek is a concrete slab carrying E Jack Jouett RD over Foster Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 79 years old, older 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 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesE Jack Jouett RD
CrossesFoster Creek
Location.75 from 626 & .85 to 613
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99191, -78.13635
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2019)
Projected traffic325 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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Jack Jouett RD over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is E Jack Jouett RD over Foster 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E Jack Jouett RD over Foster Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E Jack Jouett RD over Foster Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E Jack Jouett RD over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.