US Bridges

Parham Road over North Run Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .9 FR Woodmn RD 1.01 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000009670

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,511
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parham Road over North Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Parham Road over North Run Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 18,511 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,640 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParham Road
CrossesNorth Run Creek
Location.9 FR Woodmn RD 1.01 to 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.63856, -77.47669
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,511 (2022)
Projected traffic20,640 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Parham Road over North Run Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parham Road over North Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Parham Road over North Run Creek carry?

About 18,511 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parham Road over North Run Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Parham Road over North Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.