US Bridges

Erich Road over Reedy Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.10 FR 60 0.50 Jahnke RD · Structure no. 000000000027160

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,555
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erich Road over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Erich Road over Reedy Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,555 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesErich Road
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.10 FR 60 0.50 Jahnke RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5093, -77.5002
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,555 (2001)
Projected traffic3,580 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Erich Road over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erich 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Erich Road over Reedy Creek carry?

About 2,555 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Erich Road over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Erich Road over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.