US Bridges

Ebl Courthouse RD over Massaponax Creek

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 2.3M RT1 & 23.2M Louis Cl · Structure no. 000000000017979

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,309
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Courthouse RD over Massaponax Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ebl Courthouse RD over Massaponax Creek in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 19,309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,191 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEbl Courthouse RD
CrossesMassaponax Creek
Location2.3M RT1 & 23.2M Louis Cl
RouteState Highway 208
Coordinates38.2418, -77.53527
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
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Ebl Courthouse RD over Massaponax Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl 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 Ebl Courthouse RD over Massaponax Creek carry?

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

How long is Ebl Courthouse RD over Massaponax Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ebl Courthouse RD over Massaponax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.