US Bridges

Lauderdale Drive over Copperas Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.41 FR 6 1.08 to Ridgefd · Structure no. 000000000026599

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,962
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lauderdale Drive over Copperas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lauderdale Drive over Copperas 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 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 5,962 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,648 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLauderdale Drive
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location1.41 FR 6 1.08 to Ridgefd
RouteCounty Highway 7703
Coordinates37.61167, -77.63621
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,962 (2022)
Projected traffic6,648 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lauderdale Drive over Copperas Creek built?

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

What condition is Lauderdale Drive over Copperas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lauderdale Drive over Copperas Creek carry?

About 5,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lauderdale Drive over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lauderdale Drive over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.