US Bridges

Darbytown Road over Stream

FairPosted for load

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.4 to Frontage RD F334 · Structure no. 000000000009701

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,771
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darbytown Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Darbytown Road over Stream in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,771 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDarbytown Road
CrossesStream
Location0.4 to Frontage RD F334
RouteCounty Highway 7559
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46233, -77.31979
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,771 (2022)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Darbytown Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darbytown Road over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Darbytown Road over Stream carry?

About 2,771 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Darbytown Road over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Darbytown Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.