US Bridges

Harris Creek Road over Harris Creek

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 2.53 to 690 - 1.67 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000031087

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Creek Road over Harris Creek is a concrete slab carrying Harris Creek Road over Harris Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Creek Road
CrossesHarris Creek
Location2.53 to 690 - 1.67 to 460
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32497, -78.53828
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic135 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Harris Creek Road over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Harris Creek Road over Harris Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harris Creek Road over Harris Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Creek Road over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.