US Bridges

Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.02 FR 150 & 0.02 to Scl · Structure no. 000000000005293

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,418
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Belmont Road 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 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 14,418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,313 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBelmont Road
CrossesPocoshock Creek
Location0.02 FR 150 & 0.02 to Scl
RouteCity Street 651
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46299, -77.49574
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,418 (2014)
Projected traffic23,313 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek built?

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

What condition is Belmont Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek carry?

About 14,418 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.