US Bridges

Beginners Trial LN over Branch of Johnson Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.1FRBAPTDR&.05TOMOUNTSHI · Structure no. 000000000028801

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beginners Trial LN over Branch of Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beginners Trial LN over Branch of Johnson 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 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 989 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,123 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBeginners Trial LN
CrossesBranch of Johnson Creek
Location0.1FRBAPTDR&.05TOMOUNTSHI
RouteCounty Highway 7316
Coordinates37.33659, -77.34564
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2018)
Projected traffic1,123 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Beginners Trial LN over Branch of Johnson Creek built?

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

What condition is Beginners Trial LN over Branch of Johnson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Beginners Trial LN over Branch of Johnson Creek carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Beginners Trial LN over Branch of Johnson Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Beginners Trial LN over Branch of Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.