US Bridges

Patterson Avenue over Cabin Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .03FR157&.34TOLAKEWATER · Structure no. 000000000009731

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Avenue over Cabin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Patterson Avenue over Cabin Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 21,286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,734 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Avenue
CrossesCabin Branch
Location.03FR157&.34TOLAKEWATER
RouteState Highway 6
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5961, -77.59382
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.4 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,286 (2022)
Projected traffic23,734 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Patterson Avenue over Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Avenue over Cabin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson Avenue over Cabin Branch carry?

About 21,286 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Patterson Avenue over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Patterson Avenue over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.