US Bridges

Clazemont Road over Taylors Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.78 to 610 & 2.62 to 33 · Structure no. 000000000009577

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clazemont Road over Taylors Creek is a steel culvert carrying Clazemont Road over Taylors Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClazemont Road
CrossesTaylors Creek
Location0.78 to 610 & 2.62 to 33
RouteCounty Highway 715
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79737, -77.72386
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2022)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clazemont Road over Taylors Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clazemont Road over Taylors 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Clazemont Road over Taylors Creek carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clazemont Road over Taylors Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Clazemont Road over Taylors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.