River Road over Cabin Creek

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Hopewell city, Virginia · .50 Wcl Hopew .51 Mesa DR · Structure no. 000000000027108

Built: 2007; 18 years old
Condition: Good; inspected May 2023
Type: Arch - Deck; Concrete
Length: 24 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 4,973; 2022 count
Owner: City; City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Cabin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying River Road over Cabin Creek in Hopewell city, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,973 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,869 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road

CrossesCabin Creek

Location.50 Wcl Hopew .51 Mesa DR

RouteCity Street 0

CountyHopewell city

StateVirginia

Coordinates37.29502, -77.32187

Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Superstructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Substructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMay 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles

Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating60.1 US tons

Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans1

Design loadHS 20 + Mod

Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)

Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)

Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)

Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,973 (2022)

Projected traffic5,869 by 2045

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure3

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway and pedestrian

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 River Road over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Cabin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Cabin Creek carry?

About 4,973 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Road over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.