US Bridges

Happy Hill Road over Tinsberry Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.64 FR 1 & 0.50 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000005254

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Hill Road over Tinsberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Happy Hill Road over Tinsberry Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Hill Road
CrossesTinsberry Creek
Location0.64 FR 1 & 0.50 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29962, -77.40503
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2022)
Projected traffic365 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Happy Hill Road over Tinsberry Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Hill Road over Tinsberry 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 Happy Hill Road over Tinsberry Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Happy Hill Road over Tinsberry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Happy Hill Road over Tinsberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.