US Bridges

Horse Shoe Road over Indian Creek

Good

Prince George County, Virginia · 1.40 FR 623 & 2.10 to 638 · Structure no. 000000000014131

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Shoe Road over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Horse Shoe Road over Indian Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHorse Shoe Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.40 FR 623 & 2.10 to 638
RouteCounty Highway 650
Coordinates37.01702, -77.35461
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2017)
Projected traffic157 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$56 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horse Shoe Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Shoe Road over Indian 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Horse Shoe Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Horse Shoe Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Horse Shoe Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.