US Bridges

Wood Road over Little Westham Creek

FairPosted for load

Henrico County, Virginia · .05 Baldwin .05 Beechwood · Structure no. 000000000009663

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
614
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Road over Little Westham Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wood Road over Little Westham Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 614 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Road
CrossesLittle Westham Creek
Location.05 Baldwin .05 Beechwood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58172, -77.54526
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2013)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Road over Little Westham Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wood Road over Little Westham Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Wood Road over Little Westham Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Road over Little Westham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.