US Bridges

Fordham Road over Horners Run

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.16 FR882 & 0.3TO RTE360 · Structure no. 000000000029014

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,434
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fordham Road over Horners Run is a steel culvert carrying Fordham Road over Horners Run 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 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 4,434 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,545 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFordham Road
CrossesHorners Run
Location1.16 FR882 & 0.3TO RTE360
RouteCounty Highway 763
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44244, -77.56424
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,434 (2018)
Projected traffic6,545 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fordham Road over Horners Run built?

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

What condition is Fordham Road over Horners Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fordham Road over Horners Run carry?

About 4,434 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fordham Road over Horners Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Fordham Road over Horners Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.