US Bridges

Powhite Parkway over Branch of Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 2.32 FR 288 & 0.22 to 653 · Structure no. 000000000005042

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,556
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powhite Parkway over Branch of Falling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Powhite Parkway over Branch of Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 31,556 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,072 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPowhite Parkway
CrossesBranch of Falling Creek
Location2.32 FR 288 & 0.22 to 653
RouteState Highway 76
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46469, -77.60146
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 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 traffic31,556 (2022)
Projected traffic46,072 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Powhite Parkway over Branch of Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powhite Parkway over Branch of Falling 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Powhite Parkway over Branch of Falling Creek carry?

About 31,556 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Powhite Parkway over Branch of Falling Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Powhite Parkway over Branch of Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.