US Bridges

Meade Road over Myrtlene Branch

Good

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.40 FR 609 & 0.97 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000001264

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meade Road over Myrtlene Branch is a steel culvert carrying Meade Road over Myrtlene Branch in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMeade Road
CrossesMyrtlene Branch
Location0.40 FR 609 & 0.97 to 632
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42349, -77.95036
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2015)
Projected traffic390 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meade Road over Myrtlene Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meade Road over Myrtlene Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Meade Road over Myrtlene Branch carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Meade Road over Myrtlene Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Meade Road over Myrtlene Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.