US Bridges

Waterfront Place over Rooty Branch

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · .06 MI W of Cox RD · Structure no. 000000000031494

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,591
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterfront Place over Rooty Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Waterfront Place over Rooty Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 17,591 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,833 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesWaterfront Place
CrossesRooty Branch
Location.06 MI W of Cox RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.65753, -77.57772
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,591 (2019)
Projected traffic20,833 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Waterfront Place over Rooty Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterfront Place over Rooty Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Waterfront Place over Rooty Branch carry?

About 17,591 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Waterfront Place over Rooty Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Waterfront Place over Rooty Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.