US Bridges

Dabney Road over Jordans Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .15 MI S Bethlehem RD · Structure no. 000000000031488

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,415
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dabney Road over Jordans Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dabney Road over Jordans Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,038 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDabney Road
CrossesJordans Branch
Location.15 MI S Bethlehem RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58867, -77.48475
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,415 (2022)
Projected traffic6,038 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Dabney Road over Jordans Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dabney Road over Jordans 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 Dabney Road over Jordans Branch carry?

About 5,415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dabney Road over Jordans Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dabney Road over Jordans Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.