US Bridges

Magnolia Street over Shockhoe Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .01 Rady .08 Magnolia RD · Structure no. 000000000021381

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,913
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Street over Shockhoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Magnolia Street over Shockhoe Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 9,913 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,053 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMagnolia Street
CrossesShockhoe Creek
Location.01 Rady .08 Magnolia RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.56295, -77.41591
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,913 (2022)
Projected traffic11,053 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Street over Shockhoe Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Street over Shockhoe 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Magnolia Street over Shockhoe Creek carry?

About 9,913 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Street over Shockhoe Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Magnolia Street over Shockhoe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.