US Bridges

Chester Road over Great Branch Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.51 FR 10 & .26 to 145 · Structure no. 000000000005100

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester Road over Great Branch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chester Road over Great Branch Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 11,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,636 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChester Road
CrossesGreat Branch Creek
Location1.51 FR 10 & .26 to 145
RouteState Highway 144
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37736, -77.45239
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,290 (2022)
Projected traffic12,636 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$345 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chester Road over Great Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chester Road over Great Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chester Road over Great Branch Creek carry?

About 11,290 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chester Road over Great Branch Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chester Road over Great Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.