US Bridges

Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.2MI E. Rte. 5 · Structure no. 000000000031885

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,606
2022 count
Owner
County
County 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 1995, so it is 30 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 8,606 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,212 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLaburnum Ave
CrossesCornelius Creek
Location1.2MI E. Rte. 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47661, -77.36586
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,606 (2022)
Projected traffic17,212 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laburnum Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek carry?

About 8,606 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Laburnum Ave over Cornelius Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.