US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Hunting Quarter Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.80 FR 634/0.60 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000018388

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
851
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Hunting Quarter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Courthouse Road over Hunting Quarter Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 851 vehicles a day, projected to reach 949 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesHunting Quarter Creek
Location1.80 FR 634/0.60 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8902, -77.28975
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2022)
Projected traffic949 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Hunting Quarter Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Road over Hunting Quarter 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Courthouse Road over Hunting Quarter Creek carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Courthouse Road over Hunting Quarter Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Courthouse Road over Hunting Quarter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.