Markel Avenue over Jordans Creek
FairPosted for loadHenrico County, Virginia · .05 Willow Lawn .05 Byrd · Structure no. 000000000009680
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,302
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Markel Avenue over Jordans Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Markel Avenue over Jordans Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Markel Avenue over Jordans Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Markel Avenue over Jordans 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 Markel Avenue over Jordans Creek carry?
About 2,302 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Markel Avenue over Jordans Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Markel Avenue over Jordans Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.