US Bridges

Hopkins Road over Kingsland Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .15 FR Inca DR .90 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000023859

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Road over Kingsland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopkins Road over Kingsland Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,642 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHopkins Road
CrossesKingsland Creek
Location.15 FR Inca DR .90 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41154, -77.46543
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,305 (2022)
Projected traffic12,642 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hopkins Road over Kingsland Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopkins Road over Kingsland 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hopkins Road over Kingsland Creek carry?

About 9,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopkins Road over Kingsland Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkins Road over Kingsland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.