US Bridges

New Market Road over Cornelius Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .02 Labrav & 1.86 Mill RD · Structure no. 000000000009726

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Market Road over Cornelius Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Market Road over Cornelius Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 6 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 8,648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,623 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Market Road
CrossesCornelius Creek
Location.02 Labrav & 1.86 Mill RD
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46535, -77.38268
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,648 (2022)
Projected traffic11,623 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Market Road over Cornelius Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is New Market Road over Cornelius 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 Cornelius Creek carry?

About 8,648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Market Road over Cornelius Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns New Market Road over Cornelius Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.