US Bridges

Route 5160 over First Branch

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.6TO636&1.8TOEASTFAIR · Structure no. 000000000031259

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,053
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 5160 over First Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 5160 over First Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,053 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,664 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRoute 5160
CrossesFirst Branch
Location0.6TO636&1.8TOEASTFAIR
RouteCounty Highway 5160
Coordinates37.33961, -77.53956
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,053 (2016)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Route 5160 over First Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 5160 over First 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 5160 over First Branch carry?

About 1,053 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Route 5160 over First Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Route 5160 over First Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.