US Bridges

Hopkins Road Ramp over Broad Rock Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.07 161 & 0.2 Hopkins RD · Structure no. 000000000024273

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,024
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Road Ramp over Broad Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hopkins Road Ramp over Broad Rock Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,024 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,257 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHopkins Road Ramp
CrossesBroad Rock Creek
Location0.07 161 & 0.2 Hopkins RD
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48526, -77.46454
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic2,024 (2022)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Hopkins Road Ramp over Broad Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopkins Road Ramp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hopkins Road Ramp over Broad Rock Creek carry?

About 2,024 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hopkins Road Ramp over Broad Rock Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hopkins Road Ramp over Broad Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.