US Bridges

Weyburn Road over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .10 Blaine .10 Sherbrook · Structure no. 000000000021383

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weyburn Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Weyburn Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 61 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWeyburn Road
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location.10 Blaine .10 Sherbrook
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.54927, -77.54389
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic200 (1986)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Weyburn Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Weyburn Road over Rattlesnake 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 Weyburn Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Weyburn Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Weyburn Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.