US Bridges

Airport Road over Little Genito Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .7 FR 624 & .8 to 768 · Structure no. 000000000011969

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
823
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Little Genito Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Road over Little Genito Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 952 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesLittle Genito Creek
Location.7 FR 624 & .8 to 768
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6771, -78.04992
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic823 (2022)
Projected traffic952 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$620 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Road over Little Genito Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Little Genito 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Little Genito Creek carry?

About 823 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Airport Road over Little Genito Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Airport Road over Little Genito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.