US Bridges

Genito Road over Butterwood Creek

Fair

Powhatan County, Virginia · 1.06 FR 610 & 0.70 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000013840

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,664
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genito Road over Butterwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Genito Road over Butterwood Creek in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,664 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,190 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGenito Road
CrossesButterwood Creek
Location1.06 FR 610 & 0.70 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates37.4673, -77.82565
Functional classRural Major 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 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,664 (2022)
Projected traffic7,190 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Genito Road over Butterwood Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genito Road over Butterwood 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Genito Road over Butterwood Creek carry?

About 5,664 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Genito Road over Butterwood Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Genito Road over Butterwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.