Longbridge Road over Sweenys Creek
FairHenrico County, Virginia · 0.57 MI E of Route 5 · Structure no. 000000000009648
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 547
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Longbridge Road over Sweenys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Longbridge Road over Sweenys Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Longbridge Road over Sweenys Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Longbridge Road over Sweenys 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 Longbridge Road over Sweenys Creek carry?
About 547 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Longbridge Road over Sweenys Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Longbridge Road over Sweenys Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.