US Bridges

Creighton Road over Brch of Chicahommy River

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.45FRCEDARFORK .53TO1295 · Structure no. 000000000031512

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,018
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creighton Road over Brch of Chicahommy River is a concrete culvert carrying Creighton Road over Brch of Chicahommy River in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 12,018 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,206 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCreighton Road
CrossesBrch of Chicahommy River
Location1.45FRCEDARFORK .53TO1295
RouteCounty Highway 76180
Coordinates37.57577, -77.33664
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,018 (2022)
Projected traffic16,206 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Creighton Road over Brch of Chicahommy River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creighton Road over Brch of Chicahommy River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Creighton Road over Brch of Chicahommy River carry?

About 12,018 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Creighton Road over Brch of Chicahommy River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Creighton Road over Brch of Chicahommy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.