US Bridges

Hockett Road over Broad Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 1.10 FR 668 & 2.83 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000008638

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,437
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hockett Road over Broad Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hockett Road over Broad Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 52 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 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 2,437 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,717 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHockett Road
CrossesBroad Creek
Location1.10 FR 668 & 2.83 to 250
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates37.63194, -77.6828
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,437 (2022)
Projected traffic2,717 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hockett Road over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Hockett Road over Broad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hockett Road over Broad Creek carry?

About 2,437 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hockett Road over Broad Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hockett Road over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.