US Bridges

Mill Road over Cornelius Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.1 Osbn Tpk 0.4 Osbn Tpk · Structure no. 000000000009647

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over Cornelius Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Road over Cornelius Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Road
CrossesCornelius Creek
Location1.1 Osbn Tpk 0.4 Osbn Tpk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44379, -77.40375
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mill Road over Cornelius Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Road over Cornelius 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Road over Cornelius Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over Cornelius Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over Cornelius Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.