US Bridges

Richmond RD over Asylum Creek

Fair

Staunton city, Virginia · 0.01 11 - 0.6 Statler Blv · Structure no. 000000000021985

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,371
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond RD over Asylum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Richmond RD over Asylum Creek in Staunton city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 9,371 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,449 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRichmond RD
CrossesAsylum Creek
Location0.01 11 - 0.6 Statler Blv
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates38.14631, -79.06766
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,371 (2022)
Projected traffic10,449 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Richmond RD over Asylum Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond RD over Asylum 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Richmond RD over Asylum Creek carry?

About 9,371 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Richmond RD over Asylum Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Richmond RD over Asylum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.