US Bridges

Belmont Road over Licking Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.79 FR 701 & 0.40 to 638 · Structure no. 000000000027289

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Road over Licking Creek is a steel culvert carrying Belmont Road over Licking Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 4,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,739 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBelmont Road
CrossesLicking Creek
Location0.79 FR 701 & 0.40 to 638
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4171, -77.54295
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2022)
Projected traffic4,739 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Belmont Road over Licking Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Road over Licking 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Belmont Road over Licking Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Belmont Road over Licking Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Belmont Road over Licking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.