US Bridges

Three Chopt Road over Deep Run Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .50 Church RD .35 Gaskins · Structure no. 000000000009667

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Chopt Road over Deep Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Three Chopt Road over Deep Run Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 13,130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,640 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesThree Chopt Road
CrossesDeep Run Creek
Location.50 Church RD .35 Gaskins
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.63394, -77.58033
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic13,130 (2022)
Projected traffic14,640 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Three Chopt Road over Deep Run Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Chopt Road over Deep Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Three Chopt Road over Deep Run Creek carry?

About 13,130 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Three Chopt Road over Deep Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Three Chopt Road over Deep Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.