US Bridges

Longhill Road over Chisel Run

Fair

James City County, Virginia · 0.60 MI to Route 658 · Structure no. 000000000025978

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,375
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longhill Road over Chisel Run is a concrete culvert carrying Longhill Road over Chisel Run in James City County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,988 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLonghill Road
CrossesChisel Run
Location0.60 MI to Route 658
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyJames City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29979, -76.74713
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,375 (2022)
Projected traffic20,988 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Longhill Road over Chisel Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longhill Road over Chisel Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Longhill Road over Chisel Run carry?

About 14,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Longhill Road over Chisel Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Longhill Road over Chisel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.