US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Harris Creek

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 2.30 from 33& 3.40 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000023818

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,342
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Harris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Road over Harris Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 7,342 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,719 by 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesHarris Creek
Location2.30 from 33& 3.40 to 640
RouteState Highway 208
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99536, -78.02032
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,342 (2022)
Projected traffic10,719 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Courthouse Road over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Road over Harris 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 2023.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Harris Creek carry?

About 7,342 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Courthouse Road over Harris Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Road over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.