US Bridges

Osborne Turnpike over Cornelius Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .4 Mill RD .51 School Hou · Structure no. 000000000009649

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osborne Turnpike over Cornelius Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Osborne Turnpike over Cornelius Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,624 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOsborne Turnpike
CrossesCornelius Creek
Location.4 Mill RD .51 School Hou
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.44873, -77.3952
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2022)
Projected traffic1,624 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Osborne Turnpike over Cornelius Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osborne Turnpike 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 Osborne Turnpike over Cornelius Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Osborne Turnpike over Cornelius Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Osborne Turnpike over Cornelius Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.