US Bridges

Chester Road over N. Brnch Proctors Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.04 FR 288 & .10 to 1497 · Structure no. 000000000005102

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,196
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester Road over N. Brnch Proctors Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chester Road over N. Brnch Proctors Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,909 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChester Road
CrossesN. Brnch Proctors Creek
Location0.04 FR 288 & .10 to 1497
RouteState Highway 145
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38976, -77.44707
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,196 (2022)
Projected traffic6,909 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chester Road over N. Brnch Proctors Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chester Road over N. Brnch Proctors 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chester Road over N. Brnch Proctors Creek carry?

About 6,196 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chester Road over N. Brnch Proctors Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chester Road over N. Brnch Proctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.