US Bridges

Bell Creek Road over Brandy Branch

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · .40 FR 156 & 0.20 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000028079

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,968
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Creek Road over Brandy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bell Creek Road over Brandy Branch in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 12,968 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,933 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Creek Road
CrossesBrandy Branch
Location.40 FR 156 & 0.20 to 360
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60296, -77.35329
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,968 (2022)
Projected traffic18,933 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bell Creek Road over Brandy Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Creek Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bell Creek Road over Brandy Branch carry?

About 12,968 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bell Creek Road over Brandy Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Bell Creek Road over Brandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.