US Bridges

Hickory Road over Franks Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.04 FR 633 & 0.61 to 630 · Structure no. 000000000005265

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,004
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Road over Franks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory Road over Franks Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 2,004 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,926 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Road
CrossesFranks Branch
Location1.04 FR 633 & 0.61 to 630
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27443, -77.52435
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,004 (2022)
Projected traffic2,926 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hickory Road over Franks Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory 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 2025.

How much traffic does Hickory Road over Franks Branch carry?

About 2,004 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Road over Franks Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Hickory Road over Franks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.