US Bridges

Brightwalton Road over Unnamed TR Swift Ck

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .11FRMCOLWYN/.12TORTE7450 · Structure no. 000000000030413

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brightwalton Road over Unnamed TR Swift Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Brightwalton Road over Unnamed TR Swift Ck in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBrightwalton Road
CrossesUnnamed TR Swift Ck
Location.11FRMCOLWYN/.12TORTE7450
RouteCounty Highway 7446
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4776, -77.70471
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2014)
Projected traffic120 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brightwalton Road over Unnamed TR Swift Ck built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brightwalton Road over Unnamed TR Swift Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brightwalton Road over Unnamed TR Swift Ck carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Brightwalton Road over Unnamed TR Swift Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Brightwalton Road over Unnamed TR Swift Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.