US Bridges

Warwick Road over Grindall Creek (west)

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .09 Hopkins .02 Clydewood · Structure no. 000000000025350

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,358
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warwick Road over Grindall Creek (west) is a concrete culvert carrying Warwick Road over Grindall Creek (west) in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,358 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,663 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWarwick Road
CrossesGrindall Creek (west)
Location.09 Hopkins .02 Clydewood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47513, -77.47061
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,358 (2022)
Projected traffic13,663 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 Warwick Road over Grindall Creek (west) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warwick Road over Grindall Creek (west) 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 Warwick Road over Grindall Creek (west) carry?

About 9,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warwick Road over Grindall Creek (west)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Warwick Road over Grindall Creek (west)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.