US Bridges

Centralia Road over Hamlin Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 144 & 0.50 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000005337

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,118
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centralia Road over Hamlin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Centralia Road over Hamlin Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 3,118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,802 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentralia Road
CrossesHamlin Creek
Location0.05 FR 144 & 0.50 to 609
RouteCounty Highway 717
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38087, -77.45224
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,118 (2018)
Projected traffic4,802 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Centralia Road over Hamlin Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centralia Road over Hamlin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Centralia Road over Hamlin Creek carry?

About 3,118 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Centralia Road over Hamlin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Centralia Road over Hamlin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.