US Bridges

Anderson Highway over Branch

Fair

Powhatan County, Virginia · 0.22 FR 300 & 1.04 to 13 · Structure no. 000000000013830

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,133
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Highway over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Anderson Highway over Branch in Powhatan 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 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 25,133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,773 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson Highway
CrossesBranch
Location0.22 FR 300 & 1.04 to 13
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPowhatan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5442, -77.90553
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,133 (2022)
Projected traffic35,773 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Anderson Highway over Branch built?

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

What condition is Anderson Highway over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Anderson Highway over Branch carry?

About 25,133 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Anderson Highway over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Anderson Highway over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.