US Bridges

James River Drive over Upper Chippokes Creek

Fair

Surry County, Virginia · 0.0 Mi.Fr. Surry Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000018181

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,731
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James River Drive over Upper Chippokes Creek is a concrete slab carrying James River Drive over Upper Chippokes Creek in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,731 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesJames River Drive
CrossesUpper Chippokes Creek
Location0.0 Mi.Fr. Surry Co. Line
RouteState Highway 10
CountySurry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20159, -77.04475
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,731 (2022)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$99 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James River Drive over Upper Chippokes Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is James River Drive over Upper Chippokes 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does James River Drive over Upper Chippokes Creek carry?

About 1,731 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James River Drive over Upper Chippokes Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns James River Drive over Upper Chippokes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.