US Bridges

Saint Lukes Road over Horse Pen Run

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.30 to 710 1.00 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000017811

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saint Lukes Road over Horse Pen Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saint Lukes Road over Horse Pen Run in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSaint Lukes Road
CrossesHorse Pen Run
Location0.30 to 710 1.00 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84689, -77.02562
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2018)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saint Lukes Road over Horse Pen Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Saint Lukes Road over Horse Pen Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Saint Lukes Road over Horse Pen Run carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Saint Lukes Road over Horse Pen Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Saint Lukes Road over Horse Pen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.