US Bridges

Lunenburgcountyrd. over Hurricane Branch

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Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.07 FR 689 & 1.15 to 682 · Structure no. 000000000011567

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
937
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lunenburgcountyrd. over Hurricane Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lunenburgcountyrd. over Hurricane Branch in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesLunenburgcountyrd.
CrossesHurricane Branch
Location1.07 FR 689 & 1.15 to 682
RouteState Highway 40
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99759, -78.3528
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2022)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$89 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lunenburgcountyrd. over Hurricane Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lunenburgcountyrd. over Hurricane 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lunenburgcountyrd. over Hurricane Branch carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lunenburgcountyrd. over Hurricane Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lunenburgcountyrd. over Hurricane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.