US Bridges

Hopkins Road over Grindall Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .41 Walmsley .07 Warwick · Structure no. 000000000024277

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,604
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Road over Grindall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hopkins Road over Grindall Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 9,604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,022 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHopkins Road
CrossesGrindall Creek
Location.41 Walmsley .07 Warwick
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47471, -77.46875
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 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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,604 (2022)
Projected traffic14,022 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 over Grindall Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopkins Road over Grindall 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 Hopkins Road over Grindall Creek carry?

About 9,604 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hopkins Road over Grindall Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hopkins Road over Grindall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.