US Bridges

N. Airport Drive over Tuckers Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .30FR33&.39TOEWASH ST · Structure no. 000000000009871

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Airport Drive over Tuckers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N. Airport Drive over Tuckers Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,490 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Airport Drive
CrossesTuckers Branch
Location.30FR33&.39TOEWASH ST
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54022, -77.31542
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,590 (2022)
Projected traffic17,490 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N. Airport Drive over Tuckers Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Airport Drive over Tuckers 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 N. Airport Drive over Tuckers Branch carry?

About 14,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Airport Drive over Tuckers Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns N. Airport Drive over Tuckers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.