US Bridges

Hey Road over E. Branch Pocosham Creek

Poor

Richmond city, Virginia · .15 FR Snead RD .1 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000021276

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,055
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hey Road over E. Branch Pocosham Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Hey Road over E. Branch Pocosham Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,055 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,431 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHey Road
CrossesE. Branch Pocosham Creek
Location.15 FR Snead RD .1 to 360
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48115, -77.50409
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,055 (2022)
Projected traffic4,431 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hey Road over E. Branch Pocosham Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hey Road over E. Branch Pocosham Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Hey Road over E. Branch Pocosham Creek carry?

About 4,055 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hey Road over E. Branch Pocosham Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Hey Road over E. Branch Pocosham Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.