US Bridges

Broad Street Road over Horsepen Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.53LIBBIE AV0.01HORSEPEN · Structure no. 000000000009887

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street Road over Horsepen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broad Street Road over Horsepen Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 24,042 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,807 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad Street Road
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location0.53LIBBIE AV0.01HORSEPEN
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates37.59553, -77.5106
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,042 (2022)
Projected traffic26,807 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Broad Street Road over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street Road over Horsepen 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Street Road over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 24,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street Road over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Broad Street Road over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.