US Bridges

Conduit Road over Old Town Creek

Fair

Colonial Heights city, Virginia · .05 144(TMPL) .33 Charles · Structure no. 000000000023568

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,209
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conduit Road over Old Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Conduit Road over Old Town Creek in Colonial Heights city, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20,209 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,533 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesConduit Road
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location.05 144(TMPL) .33 Charles
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColonial Heights city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25831, -77.39592
Functional classUrban Minor 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,209 (2022)
Projected traffic22,533 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Conduit Road over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conduit Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Conduit Road over Old Town Creek carry?

About 20,209 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Conduit Road over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Conduit Road over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.