US Bridges

Pughsville Road over Branch Drum Point Creek

Good

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.20 Mi.Fr.Int. Wise St. · Structure no. 000000000023039

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,951
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pughsville Road over Branch Drum Point Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pughsville Road over Branch Drum Point Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,951 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,988 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesPughsville Road
CrossesBranch Drum Point Creek
Location0.20 Mi.Fr.Int. Wise St.
RouteCity Street 659
Coordinates36.847, -76.43637
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,951 (2022)
Projected traffic15,988 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pughsville Road over Branch Drum Point Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pughsville Road over Branch Drum Point Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pughsville Road over Branch Drum Point Creek carry?

About 10,951 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pughsville Road over Branch Drum Point Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pughsville Road over Branch Drum Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.