US Bridges

Rhodes Lane over Franks Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.80 FR 669 & 1.50 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000027929

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhodes Lane over Franks Branch is a steel culvert carrying Rhodes Lane over Franks Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRhodes Lane
CrossesFranks Branch
Location0.80 FR 669 & 1.50 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28251, -77.5086
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2021)
Projected traffic223 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rhodes Lane over Franks Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhodes Lane over Franks 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rhodes Lane over Franks Branch carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rhodes Lane over Franks Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Rhodes Lane over Franks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.