US Bridges

Walmsley Blvd. over Pocoshock Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.10 FR 649 & 0.58 to 650 · Structure no. 000000000005283

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,957
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walmsley Blvd. over Pocoshock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Walmsley Blvd. over Pocoshock Creek 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 12,957 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,902 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWalmsley Blvd.
CrossesPocoshock Creek
Location0.10 FR 649 & 0.58 to 650
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46321, -77.5307
Functional classUrban 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 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,957 (2022)
Projected traffic14,902 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 Walmsley Blvd. over Pocoshock Creek built?

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

What condition is Walmsley Blvd. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Walmsley Blvd. over Pocoshock Creek carry?

About 12,957 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walmsley Blvd. over Pocoshock Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Walmsley Blvd. over Pocoshock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.