US Bridges

South Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.09 D.End &0.02 Scl Rich · Structure no. 000000000005359

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
749
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying South Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 749 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,153 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Belmont Road
CrossesPocoshock Creek
Location0.09 D.End &0.02 Scl Rich
RouteCounty Highway 2657
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46499, -77.49922
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2018)
Projected traffic1,153 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 South Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does South Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is South Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns South Belmont Road over Pocoshock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.