US Bridges

Nuckols Road over Allen Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .34 to F-296 &.45 to F318 · Structure no. 000000000009690

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuckols Road over Allen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nuckols Road over Allen Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 25,336 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,991 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNuckols Road
CrossesAllen Branch
Location.34 to F-296 &.45 to F318
RouteCounty Highway 7706
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67132, -77.58201
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length45 ft (13.6 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 traffic25,336 (2022)
Projected traffic36,991 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nuckols Road over Allen Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nuckols Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nuckols Road over Allen Branch carry?

About 25,336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nuckols Road over Allen Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nuckols Road over Allen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.