US Bridges

Route 0295 over Brandy Branch

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · .55 FR 360 & 2.04 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000009419

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
88,024
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0295 over Brandy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0295 over Brandy Branch in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 88,024 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,147 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0295
CrossesBrandy Branch
Location.55 FR 360 & 2.04 to 615
RouteInterstate 295
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60107, -77.35581
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,024 (2022)
Projected traffic98,147 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Route 0295 over Brandy Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0295 over Brandy Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0295 over Brandy Branch carry?

About 88,024 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0295 over Brandy Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Route 0295 over Brandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.