US Bridges

Courthouse Rd. over Northeast Creek

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 20.2M RTE1-5.3M Louisa Cl · Structure no. 000000000017973

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Rd. over Northeast Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Courthouse Rd. over Northeast Creek in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 10,336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,091 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCourthouse Rd.
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location20.2M RTE1-5.3M Louisa Cl
RouteState Highway 208
Coordinates38.11811, -77.74545
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,336 (2022)
Projected traffic15,091 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Courthouse Rd. over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Rd. over Northeast Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Courthouse Rd. over Northeast Creek carry?

About 10,336 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Courthouse Rd. over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Courthouse Rd. over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.