US Bridges

Powhite Parkway over Powhite Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .76 Wcl Rich .53 for Hl a · Structure no. 000000000021466

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71,308
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Powhite Parkway over Powhite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Powhite Parkway over Powhite Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 71,308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104,110 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPowhite Parkway
CrossesPowhite Creek
Location.76 Wcl Rich .53 for Hl a
RouteState Highway 76
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53109, -77.51597
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,308 (2022)
Projected traffic104,110 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Powhite Parkway over Powhite Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powhite Parkway over Powhite 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 Powhite Parkway over Powhite Creek carry?

About 71,308 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Powhite Parkway over Powhite Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Powhite Parkway over Powhite Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.