US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Ta River

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.9M Rte. 606-1.0M RTE691 · Structure no. 000000000027439

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Ta River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Road over Ta River in Spotsylvania 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 10,336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,091 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesTa River
Location0.9M Rte. 606-1.0M RTE691
RouteState Highway 208
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.15915, -77.67168
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Road over Ta River built?

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

What condition is Courthouse Road over Ta River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Ta River carry?

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

How long is Courthouse Road over Ta River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Road over Ta River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.