US Bridges

Fairlake Lane over Merediths Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .23 MI E. Springfield RD · Structure no. 000000000031487

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairlake Lane over Merediths Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fairlake Lane over Merediths 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 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 1,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFairlake Lane
CrossesMerediths Branch
Location.23 MI E. Springfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64753, -77.55578
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 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2021)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 Fairlake Lane over Merediths Branch built?

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

What condition is Fairlake Lane over Merediths 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 Fairlake Lane over Merediths Branch carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fairlake Lane over Merediths Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fairlake Lane over Merediths Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.