US Bridges

Pocahontas Parkway over Stream

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · 2.0 Laburnum Ave - MM3.9 · Structure no. 000000000027263

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,844
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocahontas Parkway over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Pocahontas Parkway over Stream in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,844 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,746 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPocahontas Parkway
CrossesStream
Location2.0 Laburnum Ave - MM3.9
RouteState Highway 895
Coordinates37.47463, -77.35702
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,844 (2022)
Projected traffic8,746 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Pocahontas Parkway over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pocahontas Parkway over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Pocahontas Parkway over Stream carry?

About 7,844 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pocahontas Parkway over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Pocahontas Parkway over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).