US Bridges

Chamberlayne Road over Opossum Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.66 to 638 & 0.23 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000009459

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,605
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamberlayne Road over Opossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chamberlayne Road over Opossum Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 21,605 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,145 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesChamberlayne Road
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location0.66 to 638 & 0.23 to 640
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.65625, -77.389
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,605 (2022)
Projected traffic26,145 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Chamberlayne Road over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamberlayne Road over Opossum 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chamberlayne Road over Opossum Creek carry?

About 21,605 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chamberlayne Road over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Chamberlayne Road over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.