US Bridges

Hermitage Road over Rocky Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .01 Lourdes .15 Gibraltar · Structure no. 000000000024154

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,987
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hermitage Road over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hermitage Road over Rocky Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,987 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,446 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHermitage Road
CrossesRocky Branch
Location.01 Lourdes .15 Gibraltar
RouteCounty Highway 75500
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62482, -77.49167
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,987 (2022)
Projected traffic4,446 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hermitage Road over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hermitage Road over Rocky 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hermitage Road over Rocky Branch carry?

About 3,987 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hermitage Road over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Hermitage Road over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.