US Bridges

Powhite Pkway Ramp over Powhite Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 000676 Wbl 0008FOR Hl a · Structure no. 000000000021465

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,372
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Powhite Pkway Ramp over Powhite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Powhite Pkway Ramp over Powhite Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 4,372 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,875 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPowhite Pkway Ramp
CrossesPowhite Creek
Location000676 Wbl 0008FOR Hl a
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53462, -77.50659
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,372 (2022)
Projected traffic4,875 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Powhite Pkway Ramp over Powhite Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powhite Pkway Ramp over Powhite 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 2023.

How much traffic does Powhite Pkway Ramp over Powhite Creek carry?

About 4,372 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Powhite Pkway Ramp over Powhite Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m).

Who owns Powhite Pkway Ramp over Powhite Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.