US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Kits Creek

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .48 FR 731 & .39 to 690 · Structure no. 000000000011569

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
919
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Kits Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Courthouse Road over Kits Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesKits Creek
Location.48 FR 731 & .39 to 690
RouteState Highway 49
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93365, -78.32858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2022)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$262 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Courthouse Road over Kits Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Road over Kits 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Kits Creek carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Courthouse Road over Kits Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Road over Kits Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.