US Bridges

Hermitage Road over Trumpet Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .01MADISONLN.07PARKSIDEAV · Structure no. 000000000031499

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,877
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hermitage Road over Trumpet Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hermitage Road over Trumpet Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,877 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesHermitage Road
CrossesTrumpet Branch
Location.01MADISONLN.07PARKSIDEAV
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60959, -77.47097
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,877 (2022)
Projected traffic2,093 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Hermitage Road over Trumpet Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hermitage Road over Trumpet 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 Hermitage Road over Trumpet Branch carry?

About 1,877 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hermitage Road over Trumpet Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Hermitage Road over Trumpet Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.