US Bridges

Wexwood Drive over Unnamed Tributary

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.11FR2694 & 0.3TO2561 · Structure no. 000000000031871

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wexwood Drive over Unnamed Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Wexwood Drive 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 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesWexwood Drive
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location0.11FR2694 & 0.3TO2561
RouteCounty Highway 2571
Coordinates37.49592, -77.62319
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2022)
Projected traffic690 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Wexwood Drive over Unnamed Tributary built?

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

What condition is Wexwood Drive over Unnamed Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wexwood Drive over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wexwood Drive over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Wexwood Drive over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.