US Bridges

Covington Road over Reedy Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0010 RTE 60 0003 Media RD · Structure no. 000000000023336

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,339
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covington Road over Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covington Road over Reedy Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,339 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,275 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCovington Road
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0010 RTE 60 0003 Media RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50954, -77.49349
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,339 (1990)
Projected traffic3,275 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Covington Road over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covington Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Covington Road over Reedy Creek carry?

About 2,339 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Covington Road over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Covington Road over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.