US Bridges

Temple Avenue over Stream

Fair

Colonial Heights city, Virginia · .67 C Dimmock .02 Conduit · Structure no. 000000000020147

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,292
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Avenue over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Temple Avenue over Stream in Colonial Heights city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 28,292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,546 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTemple Avenue
CrossesStream
Location.67 C Dimmock .02 Conduit
RouteState Highway 144
CountyColonial Heights city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25762, -77.39558
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,292 (2022)
Projected traffic31,546 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Temple Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple Avenue over Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Temple Avenue over Stream carry?

About 28,292 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Temple Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Temple Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.