US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Bush Mill Creek

Good

Northumberland County, Virginia · 3.8MLANCAS.C-3.1MRTE360 · Structure no. 000000000030885

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Bush Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Courthouse Road over Bush Mill Creek in Northumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,107 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesBush Mill Creek
Location3.8MLANCAS.C-3.1MRTE360
RouteState Highway 201
CountyNorthumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.87675, -76.457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2022)
Projected traffic2,107 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Bush Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Road over Bush Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Bush Mill Creek carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Courthouse Road over Bush Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Courthouse Road over Bush Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.