US Bridges

Interstate 95 Nbl over Lickinghole Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.97 FR 835 & 1.67 to 802 · Structure no. 000000000009399

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,617
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 Nbl over Lickinghole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 95 Nbl over Lickinghole Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 66 years old, older 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 62,617 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,331 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 95 Nbl
CrossesLickinghole Creek
Location0.97 FR 835 & 1.67 to 802
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.69732, -77.44861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,617 (2022)
Projected traffic84,331 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 95 Nbl over Lickinghole Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Interstate 95 Nbl over Lickinghole 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 Nbl over Lickinghole Creek carry?

About 62,617 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 Nbl over Lickinghole Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Interstate 95 Nbl over Lickinghole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.