US Bridges

(wbl) Richmond Rd. over Little Carters Creek

Fair

Richmond County, Virginia · 3.2M WARSAW-1.8M Essex CO · Structure no. 000000000014779

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,974
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

(wbl) Richmond Rd. over Little Carters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying (wbl) Richmond Rd. over Little Carters Creek in Richmond County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,974 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,184 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries(wbl) Richmond Rd.
CrossesLittle Carters Creek
Location3.2M WARSAW-1.8M Essex CO
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyRichmond County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.95088, -76.82446
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic6,974 (2022)
Projected traffic10,184 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 (wbl) Richmond Rd. over Little Carters Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is (wbl) Richmond Rd. over Little Carters 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does (wbl) Richmond Rd. over Little Carters Creek carry?

About 6,974 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is (wbl) Richmond Rd. over Little Carters Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns (wbl) Richmond Rd. over Little Carters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.