US Bridges

South Arch Road over Pocoshock Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.50 FR 647 & 0.54 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000031458

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,923
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Arch Road over Pocoshock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Arch Road over Pocoshock Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,923 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,949 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Arch Road
CrossesPocoshock Creek
Location0.50 FR 647 & 0.54 to 60
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49097, -77.57315
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,923 (2022)
Projected traffic9,949 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 South Arch Road over Pocoshock Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Arch Road over Pocoshock Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does South Arch Road over Pocoshock Creek carry?

About 8,923 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Arch Road over Pocoshock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns South Arch Road over Pocoshock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.