US Bridges

Portugee Road over White Oak Swamp

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .7 LA Fra RD .3 Pop SP RD · Structure no. 000000000009650

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,631
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portugee Road over White Oak Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Portugee Road over White Oak Swamp in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPortugee Road
CrossesWhite Oak Swamp
Location.7 LA Fra RD .3 Pop SP RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48844, -77.27002
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2011)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Portugee Road over White Oak Swamp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portugee Road over White Oak Swamp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Portugee Road over White Oak Swamp carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Portugee Road over White Oak Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Portugee Road over White Oak Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.