US Bridges

Woodman Road over Stream

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.21 to Lydell Drive · Structure no. 000000000009658

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,032
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodman Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Woodman Road over Stream in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,032 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,841 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodman Road
CrossesStream
Location0.21 to Lydell Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.63323, -77.48459
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,032 (2022)
Projected traffic7,841 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$270 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodman Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodman Road over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Woodman Road over Stream carry?

About 7,032 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodman Road over Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Woodman Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.