US Bridges

Meadowgreen Rd. over Merediths Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.2MI Springfield Rd. · Structure no. 000000000031934

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,901
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowgreen Rd. over Merediths Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Meadowgreen Rd. over Merediths Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 2,901 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,604 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowgreen Rd.
CrossesMerediths Branch
Location0.2MI Springfield Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64487, -77.55578
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,901 (2022)
Projected traffic11,604 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Meadowgreen Rd. over Merediths Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowgreen Rd. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowgreen Rd. over Merediths Branch carry?

About 2,901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meadowgreen Rd. over Merediths Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Meadowgreen Rd. over Merediths Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.