US Bridges

Woodpecker Road over Franks Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.49 FR 719 & 0.95 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000005262

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,775
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodpecker Road over Franks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Woodpecker Road over Franks Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,775 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,346 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodpecker Road
CrossesFranks Branch
Location0.49 FR 719 & 0.95 to 600
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27839, -77.4761
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,775 (2022)
Projected traffic9,346 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Woodpecker Road over Franks Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodpecker Road over Franks Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Woodpecker Road over Franks Branch carry?

About 6,775 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodpecker Road over Franks Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Woodpecker Road over Franks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.