Riverside Drive over Reedy Creek
FairRichmond city, Virginia · .04 Hillcrt .15 Ferncliff · Structure no. 000000000021382
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,902
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Drive over Reedy Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,902 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,092 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive over Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Drive over Reedy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Reedy Creek carry?
About 1,902 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over Reedy Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Riverside Drive over Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.