US Bridges

Wbl Courthouse Rd. over Massaponax Creek

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 2.3M RTE1-23.2M Louisa Cl · Structure no. 000000000017977

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,309
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Courthouse Rd. over Massaponax Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wbl Courthouse Rd. over Massaponax Creek in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 103 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 19,309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,191 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Courthouse Rd.
CrossesMassaponax Creek
Location2.3M RTE1-23.2M Louisa Cl
RouteState Highway 208
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.24195, -77.53551
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,309 (2022)
Projected traffic28,191 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wbl Courthouse Rd. over Massaponax Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Wbl Courthouse Rd. over Massaponax 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 Wbl Courthouse Rd. over Massaponax Creek carry?

About 19,309 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Courthouse Rd. over Massaponax Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Courthouse Rd. over Massaponax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.