US Bridges

N. Gaskins Road over Georges Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .24 MI S Derbyshire RD · Structure no. 000000000031484

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Gaskins Road over Georges Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N. Gaskins Road over Georges Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,151 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Gaskins Road
CrossesGeorges Branch
Location.24 MI S Derbyshire RD
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58917, -77.60025
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,104 (2022)
Projected traffic10,151 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 N. Gaskins Road over Georges Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Gaskins Road over Georges 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N. Gaskins Road over Georges Branch carry?

About 9,104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Gaskins Road over Georges Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N. Gaskins Road over Georges Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.