US Bridges

Three Bridge Road over Branch Creek

Fair

Powhatan County, Virginia · 2.89 FR 522 & 1.31 to 603 · Structure no. 000000000025953

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,084
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Bridge Road over Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Three Bridge Road over Branch Creek in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,084 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesThree Bridge Road
CrossesBranch Creek
Location2.89 FR 522 & 1.31 to 603
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates37.57807, -77.88838
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,084 (2022)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Three Bridge Road over Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Bridge Road over Branch Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Three Bridge Road over Branch Creek carry?

About 1,084 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Three Bridge Road over Branch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Three Bridge Road over Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.