US Bridges

Adkins Road over Chickahominy River

Good

Charles City County, Virginia · 0.0 to Charles City CO · Structure no. 000000000004815

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adkins Road over Chickahominy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Adkins Road over Chickahominy River in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 66 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,508 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,681 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAdkins Road
CrossesChickahominy River
Location0.0 to Charles City CO
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates37.43569, -77.0609
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2022)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Adkins Road over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Adkins Road over Chickahominy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Adkins Road over Chickahominy River carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Adkins Road over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Adkins Road over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.