US Bridges

Oakland Road over Almond Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .12 Old Oakld .05 Oakvale · Structure no. 000000000027602

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,048
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Road over Almond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakland Road over Almond Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,048 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,056 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland Road
CrossesAlmond Creek
Location.12 Old Oakld .05 Oakvale
RouteCounty Highway 77180
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4972, -77.38769
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,048 (2022)
Projected traffic4,056 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Oakland Road over Almond Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Road over Almond 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Oakland Road over Almond Creek carry?

About 3,048 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Road over Almond Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Oakland Road over Almond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.