US Bridges

Lauderdale Drive over Harding Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .17 Mi.N. of N Gayton Rd. · Structure no. 000000000031485

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,276
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lauderdale Drive over Harding Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lauderdale Drive over Harding Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,458 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLauderdale Drive
CrossesHarding Branch
Location.17 Mi.N. of N Gayton Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 77030
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64286, -77.62878
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,276 (2022)
Projected traffic11,458 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lauderdale Drive over Harding Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lauderdale Drive over Harding 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lauderdale Drive over Harding Branch carry?

About 10,276 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lauderdale Drive over Harding Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lauderdale Drive over Harding Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.