US Bridges

Ashbrook Parkway over Dry Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .15FR 4209&0.2 to Ashlake · Structure no. 000000000030351

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,426
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashbrook Parkway over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ashbrook Parkway over Dry Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,426 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,550 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAshbrook Parkway
CrossesDry Creek
Location.15FR 4209&0.2 to Ashlake
RouteCounty Highway 4202
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39967, -77.68455
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,426 (2021)
Projected traffic6,550 by 2045
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashbrook Parkway over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashbrook Parkway over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ashbrook Parkway over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,426 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ashbrook Parkway over Dry Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Ashbrook Parkway over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.