US Bridges

Nash Road over Rita Branch

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.0MIFR634&0.61MITO635 · Structure no. 000000000030648

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nash Road over Rita Branch is a concrete other carrying Nash Road over Rita Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,839 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesNash Road
CrossesRita Branch
Location1.0MIFR634&0.61MITO635
RouteCounty Highway 636
Coordinates37.29956, -77.56432
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2022)
Projected traffic2,839 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nash Road over Rita Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nash Road over Rita Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nash Road over Rita Branch carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nash Road over Rita Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nash Road over Rita Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.