US Bridges

Lastingham Drive over Branch of Michaux Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .05 FR 5146 &.1 T Deadend · Structure no. 000000000028291

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lastingham Drive over Branch of Michaux Branch is a concrete frame carrying Lastingham Drive over Branch of Michaux Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLastingham Drive
CrossesBranch of Michaux Branch
Location.05 FR 5146 &.1 T Deadend
RouteCounty Highway 5147
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52277, -77.68366
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2016)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lastingham Drive over Branch of Michaux Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lastingham Drive over Branch of Michaux 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lastingham Drive over Branch of Michaux Branch carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Lastingham Drive over Branch of Michaux Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lastingham Drive over Branch of Michaux Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.