US Bridges

Chinquapin Road over Harris Creek

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 2.74 to 690 / 0.28 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000030912

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chinquapin Road over Harris Creek is a other culvert carrying Chinquapin Road over Harris Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesChinquapin Road
CrossesHarris Creek
Location2.74 to 690 / 0.28 to 608
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33728, -78.52406
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic46 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 Chinquapin Road over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chinquapin Road over Harris 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Chinquapin Road over Harris Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Chinquapin Road over Harris Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Chinquapin Road over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.