US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.30 FR 631/1.75 to 660 · Structure no. 000000000018386

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
483
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Courthouse Road over Raccoon Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 483 vehicles a day, projected to reach 539 by 2045. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.30 FR 631/1.75 to 660
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82196, -77.28862
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2022)
Projected traffic539 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Road over Raccoon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Courthouse Road over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Road over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.