US Bridges

Kingsland Road over Fourmile Creek

GoodPosted for load

Henrico County, Virginia · .35 Deep Bottom .40 RTE 5 · Structure no. 000000000009644

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsland Road over Fourmile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kingsland Road over Fourmile Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 383 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKingsland Road
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location.35 Deep Bottom .40 RTE 5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.42191, -77.30918
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2021)
Projected traffic454 by 2042
Trucks12%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kingsland Road over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsland Road over Fourmile 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kingsland Road over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Kingsland Road over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Kingsland Road over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.