US Bridges

Featherstone Drive over Unnamed Tributary

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .07 FR 1200 & .04 to 1202 · Structure no. 000000000005350

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,124
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Featherstone Drive over Unnamed Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Featherstone Drive over Unnamed Tributary in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,403 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFeatherstone Drive
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location.07 FR 1200 & .04 to 1202
RouteCounty Highway 1206
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51724, -77.61933
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,124 (2021)
Projected traffic2,403 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Featherstone Drive over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Featherstone Drive over Unnamed Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Featherstone Drive over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 2,124 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Featherstone Drive over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Featherstone Drive over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.