US Bridges

Ironbridge Road over Br Proctor Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.49 FR.641 & 0.37 to 701 · Structure no. 000000000005002

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,454
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ironbridge Road over Br Proctor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ironbridge Road over Br Proctor Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 27,454 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,322 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIronbridge Road
CrossesBr Proctor Creek
Location0.49 FR.641 & 0.37 to 701
RouteState Highway 10
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40368, -77.50793
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,454 (2022)
Projected traffic28,322 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ironbridge Road over Br Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ironbridge Road over Br Proctor 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ironbridge Road over Br Proctor Creek carry?

About 27,454 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ironbridge Road over Br Proctor Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ironbridge Road over Br Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.