US Bridges

Broad Rock Boulevd over Broad Rock Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .02 FR 161 .14 to Kinsley · Structure no. 000000000021401

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,911
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Rock Boulevd over Broad Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broad Rock Boulevd over Broad Rock Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 19,911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,201 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Rock Boulevd
CrossesBroad Rock Creek
Location.02 FR 161 .14 to Kinsley
RouteState Highway 10
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49223, -77.47117
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,911 (2022)
Projected traffic22,201 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Broad Rock Boulevd over Broad Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Rock Boulevd over Broad Rock 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Rock Boulevd over Broad Rock Creek carry?

About 19,911 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broad Rock Boulevd over Broad Rock Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Broad Rock Boulevd over Broad Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.