US Bridges

Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.15 Fr. Rte. 5 · Structure no. 000000000027262

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,502 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLaburnum Ave
CrossesCornelius Creek
Location0.15 Fr. Rte. 5
RouteCounty Highway 7555
Coordinates37.46414, -77.38479
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,625 (2022)
Projected traffic8,502 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek carry?

About 7,625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).