US Bridges

Staples Mill Road over Hungary Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 2.46 to 157 & 2.24 to 356 · Structure no. 000000000009738

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,774
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staples Mill Road over Hungary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Staples Mill Road over Hungary Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 26,774 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,013 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesStaples Mill Road
CrossesHungary Creek
Location2.46 to 157 & 2.24 to 356
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64204, -77.51678
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 inspectionSeptember 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 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,774 (2022)
Projected traffic33,013 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Staples Mill Road over Hungary Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staples Mill Road over Hungary 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Staples Mill Road over Hungary Creek carry?

About 26,774 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Staples Mill Road over Hungary Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Staples Mill Road over Hungary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.