US Bridges

Huguenot Road over Little Westham Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .21WESSTARD&.09RICHWCL · Structure no. 000000000009854

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,981
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huguenot Road over Little Westham Creek is a concrete frame carrying Huguenot Road over Little Westham Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 26,981 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,084 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesHuguenot Road
CrossesLittle Westham Creek
Location.21WESSTARD&.09RICHWCL
RouteState Highway 147
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.56784, -77.53659
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,981 (2022)
Projected traffic30,084 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$537 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huguenot Road over Little Westham Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huguenot Road over Little Westham 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Huguenot Road over Little Westham Creek carry?

About 26,981 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Huguenot Road over Little Westham Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Huguenot Road over Little Westham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.