US Bridges

Huguenot Road over Unnamed Tributary

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.35 Frm 727& .54 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000005104

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,716
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huguenot Road over Unnamed Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Huguenot Road over Unnamed Tributary in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 32,716 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,478 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHuguenot Road
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location0.35 Frm 727& .54 to 675
RouteState Highway 147
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51658, -77.61562
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,716 (2022)
Projected traffic36,478 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Huguenot Road over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Huguenot Road over Unnamed Tributary 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Huguenot Road over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 32,716 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Huguenot Road over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Huguenot Road over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.