US Bridges

Walmsley Boulevard over Pocosham Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.35 to Hey Road · Structure no. 000000000021273

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,562
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walmsley Boulevard over Pocosham Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Walmsley Boulevard over Pocosham Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8,562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,547 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWalmsley Boulevard
CrossesPocosham Creek
Location0.35 to Hey Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46792, -77.50643
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,562 (2022)
Projected traffic9,547 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$480 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walmsley Boulevard over Pocosham Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walmsley Boulevard over Pocosham 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Walmsley Boulevard over Pocosham Creek carry?

About 8,562 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walmsley Boulevard over Pocosham Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Walmsley Boulevard over Pocosham Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.