US Bridges

New Osborne Turnpk over Almond Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .07 Bickerstf .1 Scl Rich · Structure no. 000000000009646

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,032
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Osborne Turnpk over Almond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Osborne Turnpk over Almond Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,032 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,967 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Osborne Turnpk
CrossesAlmond Creek
Location.07 Bickerstf .1 Scl Rich
RouteCounty Highway 75650
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50769, -77.4034
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,032 (2022)
Projected traffic2,967 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Osborne Turnpk over Almond Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Osborne Turnpk over Almond 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does New Osborne Turnpk over Almond Creek carry?

About 2,032 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is New Osborne Turnpk over Almond Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns New Osborne Turnpk over Almond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.