US Bridges

Creighton Road over Chickahominy River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · .0 FR HENCO&.0 to Hanco · Structure no. 000000000009491

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,094
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creighton Road over Chickahominy River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Creighton Road over Chickahominy River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 69 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 12,094 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,338 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCreighton Road
CrossesChickahominy River
Location.0 FR HENCO&.0 to Hanco
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57674, -77.334
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,094 (2022)
Projected traffic15,338 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$488 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creighton Road over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Creighton Road over Chickahominy River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Creighton Road over Chickahominy River carry?

About 12,094 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Creighton Road over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Creighton Road over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.