Richmond Highway over Opossum Creek
FairCampbell County, Virginia · 0.85-LYNCH CL/6.29-RT 24 · Structure no. 000000000004173
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,294
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richmond Highway over Opossum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Richmond Highway over Opossum Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 13,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,409 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmond Highway over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richmond Highway over Opossum 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 2024.
How much traffic does Richmond Highway over Opossum Creek carry?
About 13,294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Richmond Highway over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Richmond Highway over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.