US Bridges

Fords County LA over Rooty Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .79NUCKOL RD & .29DEADEND · Structure no. 000000000009602

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fords County LA over Rooty Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fords County LA over Rooty 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFords County LA
CrossesRooty Branch
Location.79NUCKOL RD & .29DEADEND
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67568, -77.56765
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rooty Branch built?

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

What condition is Fords County LA over Rooty 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 Rooty Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fords County LA over Rooty Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fords County LA over Rooty Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.