US Bridges

Powhite Prkway Sbl over Long Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.26 FR 686 & 0.32 to 150 · Structure no. 000000000005049

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,858
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powhite Prkway Sbl over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Powhite Prkway Sbl over Long Branch 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 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 20,858 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,454 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPowhite Prkway Sbl
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.26 FR 686 & 0.32 to 150
RouteState Highway 76
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52285, -77.53259
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,858 (2022)
Projected traffic30,454 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Prkway Sbl over Long Branch built?

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

What condition is Powhite Prkway Sbl over Long Branch 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 Prkway Sbl over Long Branch carry?

About 20,858 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Powhite Prkway Sbl over Long Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Powhite Prkway Sbl over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.