US Bridges

Stony Point Road over Redbud Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 3.75 FR 250 / 1.09 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000000428

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,706
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Point Road over Redbud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stony Point Road over Redbud Creek 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 6,706 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,791 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Point Road
CrossesRedbud Creek
Location3.75 FR 250 / 1.09 to 649
RouteState Highway 20
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07213, -78.41087
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 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,706 (2022)
Projected traffic9,791 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Redbud Creek built?

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

What condition is Stony Point Road over Redbud Creek 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 Redbud Creek carry?

About 6,706 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stony Point Road over Redbud Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Stony Point Road over Redbud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.