US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over Horsepen Branch

FairPosted for load

Henrico County, Virginia · .12 Libbie & .33 Dickens · Structure no. 000000000009691

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,286
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over Horsepen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bethlehem Road over Horsepen Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,286 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,779 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesHorsepen Branch
Location.12 Libbie & .33 Dickens
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59691, -77.49998
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,286 (2022)
Projected traffic4,779 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bethlehem Road over Horsepen Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Road over Horsepen Branch 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 Bethlehem Road over Horsepen Branch carry?

About 4,286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Road over Horsepen Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Road over Horsepen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.