US Bridges

Chippenham Pkwy NB over Pocoshock Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .09 FR 651 & 1.19 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000005110

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,385
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chippenham Pkwy NB over Pocoshock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chippenham Pkwy NB over Pocoshock Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 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 41,385 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60,424 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChippenham Pkwy NB
CrossesPocoshock Creek
Location.09 FR 651 & 1.19 to 360
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates37.46405, -77.50114
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,385 (2022)
Projected traffic60,424 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Chippenham Pkwy NB over Pocoshock Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Chippenham Pkwy NB over Pocoshock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chippenham Pkwy NB over Pocoshock Creek carry?

About 41,385 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chippenham Pkwy NB over Pocoshock Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Chippenham Pkwy NB over Pocoshock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.