US Bridges

Engel Road over Horsepen Branch

FairPosted for load

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.10 to Morningside Drive · Structure no. 000000000009655

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Engel Road over Horsepen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Engel Road over Horsepen Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEngel Road
CrossesHorsepen Branch
Location0.10 to Morningside Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59357, -77.51211
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Engel Road over Horsepen Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Engel Road over Horsepen 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Engel Road over Horsepen Branch carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Engel Road over Horsepen Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Engel Road over Horsepen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.