Ruthers Road over Pocosham Creek
FairChesterfield County, Virginia · 0.76 FR 663 & 0.24 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000024675
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,162
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruthers Road over Pocosham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ruthers Road over Pocosham 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 4,162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,641 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruthers Road over Pocosham Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruthers Road over Pocosham 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ruthers Road over Pocosham Creek carry?
About 4,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ruthers Road over Pocosham Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Ruthers Road over Pocosham Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.