US Bridges

Fords County LA over Allen Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .25NUCKOL RD &.83DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000009601

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fords County LA over Allen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fords County LA over Allen Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,394 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesFords County LA
CrossesAllen Branch
Location.25NUCKOL RD &.83DEAD End
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67322, -77.57826
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2021)
Projected traffic1,394 by 2042
Trucks50%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fords County LA over Allen Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fords County LA over Allen Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fords County LA over Allen Branch carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Fords County LA over Allen Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fords County LA over Allen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.