US Bridges

Twin Cedar RD over Tinsberry Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .05FRRTE4933&.05TORTE4930 · Structure no. 000000000031138

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
771
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Cedar RD over Tinsberry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Twin Cedar RD over Tinsberry Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 771 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,187 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long.

CarriesTwin Cedar RD
CrossesTinsberry Creek
Location.05FRRTE4933&.05TORTE4930
RouteCounty Highway 4932
Coordinates37.32242, -77.44403
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2018)
Projected traffic1,187 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Twin Cedar RD over Tinsberry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Cedar RD over Tinsberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Cedar RD over Tinsberry Creek carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Twin Cedar RD over Tinsberry Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Twin Cedar RD over Tinsberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.