US Bridges

River Road West over Branch of James River

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 1.24 FR 644 & 0.11 to 676 · Structure no. 000000000008565

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,394
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road West over Branch of James River is a concrete culvert carrying River Road West over Branch of James River in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,014 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road West
CrossesBranch of James River
Location1.24 FR 644 & 0.11 to 676
RouteState Highway 6
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60768, -77.72839
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,394 (2022)
Projected traffic6,014 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 River Road West over Branch of James River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road West over Branch of James River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does River Road West over Branch of James River carry?

About 5,394 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Road West over Branch of James River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns River Road West over Branch of James River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.