US Bridges

Overcreek Lane over Nuttree Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .09 FR 1873 & .09 to 1871 · Structure no. 000000000005353

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overcreek Lane over Nuttree Branch is a steel culvert carrying Overcreek Lane over Nuttree Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 718 vehicles a day, projected to reach 822 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOvercreek Lane
CrossesNuttree Branch
Location.09 FR 1873 & .09 to 1871
RouteCounty Highway 1878
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44432, -77.65384
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic718 (2015)
Projected traffic822 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Overcreek Lane over Nuttree Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overcreek Lane over Nuttree 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Overcreek Lane over Nuttree Branch carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Overcreek Lane over Nuttree Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Overcreek Lane over Nuttree Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.