US Bridges

Huguenot Trail over Norwood Creek

Poor

Powhatan County, Virginia · 2.39 FR 614 & 0.97 to 652 · Structure no. 000000000013866

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huguenot Trail over Norwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Huguenot Trail over Norwood Creek in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 7,387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,785 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHuguenot Trail
CrossesNorwood Creek
Location2.39 FR 614 & 0.97 to 652
RouteCounty Highway 711
Coordinates37.57849, -77.72992
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,387 (2022)
Projected traffic10,785 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$308.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huguenot Trail over Norwood Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huguenot Trail over Norwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Huguenot Trail over Norwood Creek carry?

About 7,387 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Huguenot Trail over Norwood Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Huguenot Trail over Norwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.