US Bridges

New Market Road over Fourmile Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.48FR 295 & .7 Trner RD · Structure no. 000000000009724

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,847
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Market Road over Fourmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Market Road over Fourmile Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,847 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,174 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Market Road
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location0.48FR 295 & .7 Trner RD
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43272, -77.32572
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,847 (2022)
Projected traffic3,174 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 New Market Road over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Market Road over Fourmile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does New Market Road over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 2,847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Market Road over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns New Market Road over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.