US Bridges

Richmd Henrico Tpk over Horseswamp Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.08 Laburnum .20 Azalea · Structure no. 000000000009662

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,068
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmd Henrico Tpk over Horseswamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Richmd Henrico Tpk over Horseswamp Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6,068 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmd Henrico Tpk
CrossesHorseswamp Creek
Location1.08 Laburnum .20 Azalea
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59864, -77.42631
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,068 (2022)
Projected traffic6,090 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Richmd Henrico Tpk over Horseswamp Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmd Henrico Tpk over Horseswamp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Richmd Henrico Tpk over Horseswamp Creek carry?

About 6,068 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richmd Henrico Tpk over Horseswamp Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Richmd Henrico Tpk over Horseswamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.