US Bridges

Cox Road over Rooty Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.08 N of Nuckols Road · Structure no. 000000000031474

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,432
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Road over Rooty Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cox Road over Rooty Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,432 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,355 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCox Road
CrossesRooty Branch
Location0.08 N of Nuckols Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.6662, -77.57218
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,432 (2019)
Projected traffic12,355 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cox Road over Rooty Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Road over Rooty 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cox Road over Rooty Branch carry?

About 10,432 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cox Road over Rooty Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cox Road over Rooty Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.