US Bridges

Boulevard over Old Town Creek

Fair

Colonial Heights city, Virginia · .45 FR 144 .29 to Lakevie · Structure no. 000000000020135

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,599
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boulevard over Old Town Creek is a concrete slab carrying Boulevard over Old Town Creek in Colonial Heights city, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 20,599 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,968 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBoulevard
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location.45 FR 144 .29 to Lakevie
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyColonial Heights city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26477, -77.4117
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,599 (2022)
Projected traffic22,968 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Boulevard over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boulevard over Old Town 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Boulevard over Old Town Creek carry?

About 20,599 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Boulevard over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Boulevard over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.