US Bridges

Deer Run DR over Unnamed Tributary

Poor

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 4906 0.05 to 4713 · Structure no. 000000000031861

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Run DR over Unnamed Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Deer Run DR over Unnamed Tributary 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,396 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Run DR
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location0.05 FR 4906 0.05 to 4713
RouteCounty Highway 4700
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39723, -77.65609
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2016)
Projected traffic4,396 by 2040
Trucks—
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 Deer Run DR over Unnamed Tributary built?

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

What condition is Deer Run DR over Unnamed Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Run DR over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Deer Run DR over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Deer Run DR over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.