US Bridges

Sheehan Crossing over Blackman Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.15 MI Twin Falls LN · Structure no. 000000000031481

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheehan Crossing over Blackman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sheehan Crossing over Blackman Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 369 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSheehan Crossing
CrossesBlackman Creek
Location0.15 MI Twin Falls LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.4115, -77.73572
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic369 by 2040
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 Sheehan Crossing over Blackman Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheehan Crossing over Blackman 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sheehan Crossing over Blackman Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Sheehan Crossing over Blackman Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sheehan Crossing over Blackman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.