US Bridges

Woodlake Parkway over West Branch Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .23 FR 3867 & .31 to 3602 · Structure no. 000000000026170

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlake Parkway over West Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying Woodlake Parkway over West Branch Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 14,364 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,002 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlake Parkway
CrossesWest Branch Creek
Location.23 FR 3867 & .31 to 3602
RouteCounty Highway 3600
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41003, -77.68491
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,364 (2022)
Projected traffic15,002 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$278 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodlake Parkway over West Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlake Parkway over West Branch 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 Woodlake Parkway over West Branch Creek carry?

About 14,364 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodlake Parkway over West Branch Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Woodlake Parkway over West Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.