US Bridges

Walmsley Boulevard over Grindall Creek

Poor

Richmond city, Virginia · .02 FR Lindlaw & .11 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000021367

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,881
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walmsley Boulevard over Grindall Creek is a steel culvert carrying Walmsley Boulevard over Grindall Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,881 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,557 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalmsley Boulevard
CrossesGrindall Creek
Location.02 FR Lindlaw & .11 to 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46085, -77.44476
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,881 (2022)
Projected traffic6,557 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Walmsley Boulevard over Grindall Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walmsley Boulevard over Grindall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Walmsley Boulevard over Grindall Creek carry?

About 5,881 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walmsley Boulevard over Grindall Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Walmsley Boulevard over Grindall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.