US Bridges

Royerton Drive over Hungary Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.30HUNGY RD 0.20TERRY DR · Structure no. 000000000009659

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royerton Drive over Hungary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Royerton Drive over Hungary Creek 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.

It carries about 713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyerton Drive
CrossesHungary Creek
Location0.30HUNGY RD 0.20TERRY DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64728, -77.50096
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2017)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Royerton Drive over Hungary Creek built?

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

What condition is Royerton Drive over Hungary Creek 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 Royerton Drive over Hungary Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Royerton Drive over Hungary Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Royerton Drive over Hungary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.