Forest Avenue over Little Westham Creek
FairHenrico County, Virginia · .4 FR Ridge RD & .46 to 6 · Structure no. 000000000009654
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,610
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Avenue over Little Westham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Avenue over Little Westham Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 9,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,715 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Avenue over Little Westham Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Avenue over Little Westham 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Forest Avenue over Little Westham Creek carry?
About 9,610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Forest Avenue over Little Westham Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Forest Avenue over Little Westham Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.