US Bridges

Branders Bridge RD over Old Town Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .04 FR 4500 & 0.55 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000005258

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,393
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branders Bridge RD over Old Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Branders Bridge RD over Old Town Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,393 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,128 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBranders Bridge RD
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location.04 FR 4500 & 0.55 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26185, -77.42388
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,393 (2022)
Projected traffic7,128 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Branders Bridge RD over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branders Bridge RD over Old Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Branders Bridge RD over Old Town Creek carry?

About 6,393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Branders Bridge RD over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Branders Bridge RD over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.