US Bridges

Cherokee Road over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .20 FR 147 .25 to Stratfd · Structure no. 000000000021377

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,263
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,523 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee Road
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location.20 FR 147 .25 to Stratfd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55251, -77.54257
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic2,263 (2022)
Projected traffic2,523 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cherokee Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee Road over Rattlesnake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cherokee Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cherokee Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cherokee Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.