US Bridges

Penniman Place over Rocky Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · Intersects Hermitage RD · Structure no. 000000000031497

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penniman Place over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Penniman Place over Rocky Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,448 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPenniman Place
CrossesRocky Branch
LocationIntersects Hermitage RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62561, -77.49397
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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2019)
Projected traffic5,448 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Penniman Place over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penniman Place 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 Penniman Place over Rocky Branch carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Penniman Place over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Penniman Place over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.