US Bridges

Staples Mill Road over Rocky Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .58FR PARHAM&.19TO Wister · Structure no. 000000000023866

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,611
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staples Mill Road over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Staples Mill Road over Rocky Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 31,611 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,376 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesStaples Mill Road
CrossesRocky Branch
Location.58FR PARHAM&.19TO Wister
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62473, -77.50401
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,611 (2022)
Projected traffic38,376 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Staples Mill Road over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staples Mill Road over Rocky 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 2023.

How much traffic does Staples Mill Road over Rocky Branch carry?

About 31,611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Staples Mill Road over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Staples Mill Road over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.