US Bridges

Benhams Road over Mumpower Creek

Good

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.10 Isl RD 0.01 Sbl 81 · Structure no. 000000000019998

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benhams Road over Mumpower Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Benhams Road over Mumpower Creek in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesBenhams Road
CrossesMumpower Creek
Location0.10 Isl RD 0.01 Sbl 81
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.62223, -82.18888
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2021)
Projected traffic346 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Benhams Road over Mumpower Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benhams Road over Mumpower 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Benhams Road over Mumpower Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Benhams Road over Mumpower Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Benhams Road over Mumpower Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.