US Bridges

Broad Street over Mills Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .57 FR Cl & .31 to Gayton · Structure no. 000000000025387

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Mills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broad Street over Mills Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 31,260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45,640 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesMills Creek
Location.57 FR Cl & .31 to Gayton
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates37.66031, -77.63821
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,260 (2022)
Projected traffic45,640 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street over Mills 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 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Mills Creek carry?

About 31,260 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broad Street over Mills Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Broad Street over Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.