US Bridges

Hopkins Road over Proctors Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.93 FR 145 & .78 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000024810

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Road over Proctors Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hopkins Road over Proctors Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,604 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,562 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHopkins Road
CrossesProctors Creek
Location0.93 FR 145 & .78 to 611
RouteCounty Highway 637
Coordinates37.39327, -77.45782
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,604 (2022)
Projected traffic12,562 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$84 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopkins Road over Proctors Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopkins Road over Proctors Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Hopkins Road over Proctors Creek carry?

About 8,604 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopkins Road over Proctors Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkins Road over Proctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.