US Bridges

Eastport Blvd over Cornelius Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .15 MI W Bethlehem RD · Structure no. 000000000031490

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,558
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastport Blvd over Cornelius Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastport Blvd over Cornelius Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,558 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,135 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEastport Blvd
CrossesCornelius Creek
Location.15 MI W Bethlehem RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.50139, -77.35406
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic8,558 (2019)
Projected traffic10,135 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Eastport Blvd over Cornelius Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastport Blvd over Cornelius 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Eastport Blvd over Cornelius Creek carry?

About 8,558 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Eastport Blvd over Cornelius Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Eastport Blvd over Cornelius Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.