US Bridges

Hermitage RD over Meadow Run

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.15 Rt 820W-0.23 RTE 608 · Structure no. 000000000001890

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,117
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hermitage RD over Meadow Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hermitage RD over Meadow Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5,117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,238 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHermitage RD
CrossesMeadow Run
Location0.15 Rt 820W-0.23 RTE 608
RouteState Highway 254
Coordinates38.15166, -78.92493
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 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 traffic5,117 (2022)
Projected traffic5,238 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hermitage RD over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hermitage RD over Meadow Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hermitage RD over Meadow Run carry?

About 5,117 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hermitage RD over Meadow Run?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hermitage RD over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.