US Bridges

Irish Road over Miller Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.56 FR 626 & 0.73 to 20 · Structure no. 000000000000407

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,554
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Road over Miller Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Irish Road over Miller Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 1,554 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,733 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIrish Road
CrossesMiller Creek
Location1.56 FR 626 & 0.73 to 20
RouteState Highway 6
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80809, -78.51196
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,554 (2022)
Projected traffic1,733 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$445 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irish Road over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irish Road over Miller Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Irish Road over Miller Creek carry?

About 1,554 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Irish Road over Miller Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Irish Road over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.