US Bridges

Sbl Route 0295 over Meredith Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.9 Nuckls RD & .38 to 33 · Structure no. 000000000009940

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0295 over Meredith Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sbl Route 0295 over Meredith Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 29,838 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,563 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0295
CrossesMeredith Branch
Location1.9 Nuckls RD & .38 to 33
RouteInterstate 295
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.6792, -77.54704
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 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,838 (2022)
Projected traffic43,563 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sbl Route 0295 over Meredith Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0295 over Meredith 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0295 over Meredith Branch carry?

About 29,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0295 over Meredith Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sbl Route 0295 over Meredith Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.