FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

THREE CHOPT ROAD

Carrying THREE CHOPT ROAD over DEEP RUN CREEK

.50 CHURCH RD .35 GASKINS, Henrico, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: THREE CHOPT ROAD

The THREE CHOPT ROAD bridge in Henrico, Virginia carries THREE CHOPT ROAD over DEEP RUN CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,130 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How THREE CHOPT ROAD compares

▼ 20.4
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Virginia bridges
352
Bridges in Henrico · 6 in Poor condition
THREE CHOPT ROAD 25.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.2
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000009667

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether THREE CHOPT ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare THREE CHOPT ROAD against other structures in Henrico and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for THREE CHOPT ROAD?

THREE CHOPT ROAD in Henrico, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is THREE CHOPT ROAD inspected?

THREE CHOPT ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 13,130 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. THREE CHOPT ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for THREE CHOPT ROAD?

THREE CHOPT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining THREE CHOPT ROAD?

THREE CHOPT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is THREE CHOPT ROAD and does age affect safety?

THREE CHOPT ROAD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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