US Bridges

Chippenham Parkway over Pocosham Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.74 FR 60 & 0.61 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000005115

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,763
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chippenham Parkway over Pocosham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chippenham Parkway over Pocosham Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 77,763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97,849 by 2045. 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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CarriesChippenham Parkway
CrossesPocosham Creek
Location0.74 FR 60 & 0.61 to 360
RouteState Highway 150
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48891, -77.51979
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,763 (2022)
Projected traffic97,849 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Parkway over Pocosham Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chippenham Parkway over Pocosham 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Chippenham Parkway over Pocosham Creek carry?

About 77,763 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chippenham Parkway over Pocosham Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Chippenham Parkway over Pocosham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.