US Bridges

Redhill Road over Happy Creek

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 2.50 from 675&1.20 to 860 · Structure no. 000000000026769

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redhill Road over Happy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Redhill Road over Happy Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRedhill Road
CrossesHappy Creek
Location2.50 from 675&1.20 to 860
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.10366, -78.21677
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 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 traffic194 (2019)
Projected traffic295 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redhill Road over Happy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redhill Road over Happy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Redhill Road over Happy Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Redhill Road over Happy Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Redhill Road over Happy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.