US Bridges

Cary Shop Road over Horsepen Branch

Fair

Nottoway County, Virginia · 1.5 FR 723 & 1.0 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000030721

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cary Shop Road over Horsepen Branch is a concrete other carrying Cary Shop Road over Horsepen Branch in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 343 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCary Shop Road
CrossesHorsepen Branch
Location1.5 FR 723 & 1.0 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10927, -78.21902
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2014)
Projected traffic343 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cary Shop Road over Horsepen Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cary Shop Road over Horsepen Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cary Shop Road over Horsepen Branch carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Cary Shop Road over Horsepen Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cary Shop Road over Horsepen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.