US Bridges

Henrico Road over Beaver Pond Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.55 FR 728 & 0.80 to 871 · Structure no. 000000000028457

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henrico Road over Beaver Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying Henrico Road over Beaver Pond Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHenrico Road
CrossesBeaver Pond Creek
Location1.55 FR 728 & 0.80 to 871
RouteCounty Highway 727
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59663, -78.61777
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic219 (2022)
Projected traffic228 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$125 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henrico Road over Beaver Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henrico Road over Beaver Pond 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Henrico Road over Beaver Pond Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Henrico Road over Beaver Pond Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Henrico Road over Beaver Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.