US Bridges

Lakeside Avenue over Trumpet Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.56 FR 356 & 0.37 to Dum · Structure no. 000000000009879

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,489
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Avenue over Trumpet Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeside Avenue over Trumpet Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 11,489 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,810 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeside Avenue
CrossesTrumpet Branch
Location0.56 FR 356 & 0.37 to Dum
RouteState Highway 161
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60944, -77.46876
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,489 (2022)
Projected traffic12,810 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lakeside Avenue over Trumpet Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeside Avenue over Trumpet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeside Avenue over Trumpet Branch carry?

About 11,489 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lakeside Avenue over Trumpet Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Lakeside Avenue over Trumpet Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.