US Bridges

Nash Road over Second Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.39 FR 635 & 0.66 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000024722

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nash Road over Second Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nash Road over Second Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,839 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNash Road
CrossesSecond Branch
Location1.39 FR 635 & 0.66 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32454, -77.55299
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic2,042 (2022)
Projected traffic2,839 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Nash Road over Second Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nash Road over Second 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nash Road over Second Branch carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nash Road over Second Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nash Road over Second Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.