US Bridges

Western St. & NSRR over Cabin Creek

Fair

Hopewell city, Virginia · 0.40 FR 36 &0.29 to Wlave · Structure no. 000000000023291

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,628
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western St. & NSRR over Cabin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Western St. & NSRR over Cabin Creek in Hopewell city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,628 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,045 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestern St. & NSRR
CrossesCabin Creek
Location0.40 FR 36 &0.29 to Wlave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.26674, -77.32525
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic3,628 (2022)
Projected traffic4,045 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Western St. & NSRR over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western St. & NSRR over Cabin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Western St. & NSRR over Cabin Creek carry?

About 3,628 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Western St. & NSRR over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Western St. & NSRR over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.