US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.75 FR 609/0.40 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000018387

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Courthouse Road over Spring Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 502 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.75 FR 609/0.40 to 675
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79839, -77.28154
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic502 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Road over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Courthouse Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.