Richmond HWY over Little Opossum Creek
GoodCampbell County, Virginia · .90-ECL LYN/6.27-RT. 24 · Structure no. 000000000025923
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 410 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,294
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richmond HWY over Little Opossum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond HWY over Little Opossum Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 13,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,409 by 2045. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmond HWY over Little Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richmond HWY over Little Opossum Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Richmond HWY over Little Opossum Creek carry?
About 13,294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Richmond HWY over Little Opossum Creek?
The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Richmond HWY over Little Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.