US Bridges

Stony Point Road over Flannigan Branch

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.75FR649/6.85 Orange Col · Structure no. 000000000000425

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,826
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Point Road over Flannigan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Stony Point Road over Flannigan Branch in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,826 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,302 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Point Road
CrossesFlannigan Branch
Location1.75FR649/6.85 Orange Col
RouteState Highway 20
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.10302, -78.38508
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,826 (2022)
Projected traffic5,302 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Point Road over Flannigan Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stony Point Road over Flannigan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stony Point Road over Flannigan Branch carry?

About 3,826 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stony Point Road over Flannigan Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Stony Point Road over Flannigan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.