US Bridges

Three Chopt Rd. over Old House Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.5 MI N Parham RD · Structure no. 000000000031935

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Chopt Rd. over Old House Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Three Chopt Rd. over Old House Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesThree Chopt Rd.
CrossesOld House Branch
Location0.5 MI N Parham RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61667, -77.56858
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,041 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Three Chopt Rd. over Old House Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Chopt Rd. over Old House 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Three Chopt Rd. over Old House Branch carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Three Chopt Rd. over Old House Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Three Chopt Rd. over Old House Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.