US Bridges

Hungry Road over Meredith Branch

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · .22 MI E Springfield RD · Structure no. 000000000031486

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,237
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hungry Road over Meredith Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hungry Road over Meredith Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,921 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHungry Road
CrossesMeredith Branch
Location.22 MI E Springfield RD
RouteCounty Highway 75260
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64897, -77.55652
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,237 (2022)
Projected traffic21,921 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Hungry Road over Meredith Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hungry Road over Meredith Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Hungry Road over Meredith Branch carry?

About 18,237 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hungry Road over Meredith Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Hungry Road over Meredith Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.