US Bridges

Hickory Bend Drive over Stream

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.20 FR Twin Hick Lake DR · Structure no. 000000000028431

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,984
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Bend Drive over Stream is a concrete frame carrying Hickory Bend Drive over Stream in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,984 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Bend Drive
CrossesStream
Location0.20 FR Twin Hick Lake DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66926, -77.59425
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,984 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hickory Bend Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Bend Drive over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory Bend Drive over Stream carry?

About 4,984 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Bend Drive over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Bend Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.