US Bridges

Old Bon Air Road over Powhite Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.28 FR 675 & .35 to 324 · Structure no. 000000000028528

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,447
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bon Air Road over Powhite Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Bon Air Road over Powhite Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,188 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bon Air Road
CrossesPowhite Creek
Location1.28 FR 675 & .35 to 324
RouteCounty Highway 718
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52294, -77.56928
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 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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic6,447 (2022)
Projected traffic7,188 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old Bon Air Road over Powhite Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bon Air Road over Powhite 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Bon Air Road over Powhite Creek carry?

About 6,447 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Bon Air Road over Powhite Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Old Bon Air Road over Powhite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.