Three Chopt Road over Big Lickinghole Creek
FairGoochland County, Virginia · 1.45 FR 615 & 0.75 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000008618
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 532
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Three Chopt Road over Big Lickinghole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Three Chopt Road over Big Lickinghole Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 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 532 vehicles a day, projected to reach 819 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Three Chopt Road over Big Lickinghole Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Three Chopt Road over Big Lickinghole Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Three Chopt Road over Big Lickinghole Creek carry?
About 532 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Three Chopt Road over Big Lickinghole Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Three Chopt Road over Big Lickinghole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.